Being Humble

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; — read the full passage →

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others. — read the full passage →

If I must boast, I will boast of the things that concern my weakness.

Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. — read the full passage →

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, — read the full passage →

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus,

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tender hearted, courteous,

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; — read the full passage →

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, — read the full passage →

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

Neither be called masters, for one is your master, the Christ. — read the full passage →

He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others. — read the full passage →

For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” — read the full passage →

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. — read the full passage →

He must increase, but I must decrease.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

He sat down, and called the twelve; and he said to them, “If any man wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.”

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross.

Therefore when you do merciful deeds, don’t sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward.

For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only don’t use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be servants to one another.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.

Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.

and God chose the lowly things of the world, and the things that are despised, and the things that are not, that he might bring to nothing the things that are: — read the full passage →

and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.”

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; — read the full passage →

Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. — read the full passage →

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. — read the full passage →

Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever! Amen.

You see then that by works, a man is justified, and not only by faith.

Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.

seeing your pure behavior in fear.

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position; — read the full passage →

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; — read the full passage →

neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

Therefore produce fruit worthy of repentance!

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

By faith, Noah, being warned about things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared a ship for the saving of his house, through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

For, “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you my faith.

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, — read the full passage →

It shall not be so among you, but whoever desires to become great among you shall beyour servant. — read the full passage →