Promises: Humility

Humility

"Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."

~Matthew 18:4 (NIV)

"For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."

~Matthew 23:12 (NIV)

You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted;
you encourage them, and you listen to their cry.

~Psalm 10:17 (NIV)

When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’
then he will save the downcast.

~Job 22:29 (NIV)

But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:
“God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble.

~James 4:6 (NIV)

The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

~Proverbs 15:33 (NIV)

A man’s pride brings him low,
but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.

~Proverbs 29:23 (NIV)

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

~1 Peter 5:6 (NIV)