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#485: The Virtue of Humility

• Loren Hicks

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The Big Idea: 

What is Humility?  Humility is an accurate estimation of our self-importance in relation to God and others.  Here’s another definition I like… “Having a right view of yourself because you have a right view of God.”  Humility is not thinking too highly of yourself. It’s also not thinking too low of yourself.


Main Points:

1. To God, humility is a virtue. It’s a Christ-like character trait we are to emulate. It’s not popular in today’s culture. It’s not praised or valued, but it does honor the Lord.
2. Like all God’s character traits, humility is not easy to possess. Our pride and selfishness stand in the way. 
3. Pride is dangerous because it prevents spiritual growth. When we think we have it all, know it all, and have seen it all, we don’t have any motivation to keep learning, to keep pursuing God, and to keep growing.


Today’s Scripture Verses:

Matthew 3:11 - “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”

Romans 12:3 - “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” 

James 4:6 - “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”


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