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What Others are Saying About Humility

• "Being humble means recognizing we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make."

-Gordon B. Hinckley 

• "We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility."

-Rabindranath Tagore

• "There is no limit to what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit."

-John Wooden

• "It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels."

-Saint Augustine  

• "Pride makes us artificial, and humility makes us real."

-Thomas Merton

Uzziah – What Does Humility Look Like?

2 Chronicles 26:16,

But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God, and entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense.

Uzziah – The Lord is strong

What Do Humble People Look Like?

1. Humble people don’t take themselves too seriously.

Romans 12:3,

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: 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.

2. Humble people don’t need the credit.

2 Corinthians 10:17,

But, “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”

3. Humble people lift others up.

1 Thessalonians 5:11,

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 

4. Humble people don’t need to tell you how good they are.

Proverbs 27:2,

Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips.

5. Humble people focus on others first.

Philippians 2:3-4,

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

6. Humble people don’t always need to be right.

Proverbs 12:15,

The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

7. Humble people attract people, not repel them.

Ephesians 4:2-3,

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

8. Humble people have a heart full of thanksgiving.

1 Thessalonians 5:18,

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

9. Humble people walk in grace.

Ephesians 2:8-10,

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

10. Humble people rejoice in others’ success.

Romans 12:15,

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

11. Humble people are not wise in their own eyes.

Proverbs 3:7,

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.

12. Humble people forgive quickly.

Colossians 3:12-14,

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

13. Humble people have a teachable spirit.

2 Peter 3:18,

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

14. Humble people build others up.

Ephesians 4:29,

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

15. Humble people are not judgmental.

Matthew 7:1,

Do not judge, or you too will be judged.

16. Humble people resolve conflict, not stir it up.

Proverbs 15:1,

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

17. Humble people are strong listeners and value what others have to say.

Proverbs 18:13,

To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.

18. Humble people see their weaknesses and readily admit them.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10,

And He said unto me, “My grace is sufficient for thee, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore will I glory rather in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in privations, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then am I strong.

19. Humble people have a tender spirit and are quick to repent.

Psalm 51:17,

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise.

20. Humble people live a life of contentment.

Philippians 4:11-13,

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

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Answers: 

1. Seriously
2. Credit
3. Lift
4. Good
5. Others
6. Right
7. Attract
8. Heart
9. Grace
10. Rejoice
11. Wise
12. Forgive
13. Teachable
14. Build
15. Judgmental
16. Conflict
17. Listeners
18. See
19. Tender
20. Contentment