“He guides the humble in what is
right and teaches them his way.” Psalm 25:9
God highly values humility,
but we live in a world that does not. Consider these Scripture verses
and be inspired to seek humility.
1. God promises to respect and highly regard the
humble.
“This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in
spirit, and trembles at my word.” Isaiah 66:2
2. God promises to be with and revive the
humble.
“For this is what the high and lofty One says—he who lives
forever, whose name is holy: ‘I live in a high and holy place, but also with
him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and
to revive the heart of the contrite.’” Isaiah 57:15
3. God promises to exalt and give grace to the
humble.
“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s
mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” I Peter 5:5-6
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles
himself will be exalted.” Matthew 23:12
4. God promises to guide the humble in what is
right.
These are
stunning promises that should drive our thoughts and actions. May the Holy
Spirit work in our hearts, help us to grow in humility, and enable us to live
humble lives focused on loving God and serving others.
***This content comes from my book Growing Up Christian, chapter 5 (p. 85).
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