• Isaiah 66:2
    For all those things My hand has made,
    And all those things exist,"
    Says the LORD.
    "But on this one will I look:
    On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit,
    And who trembles at My word.

     
  • Philippians 2:3-8
    Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
     
  • Ephesians 4:2
    with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,
     
  • 1 Peter 5:5-6
    Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for
    "God resists the proud,
    But gives grace to the humble." Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,
     
  • James 4:6
    But He gives more grace. Therefore He says:
    " God resists the proud,
    But gives grace to the humble."
     
  • Matthew 11:29
    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.
     
  • Matthew 5:3
    "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Humility


Resources

Counting the Cost of Humility

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

Even as several grandiose building projects have terminated because of cost overruns, so must we carefully count the cost of our spiritual building project.


Living by Faith and Humility

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Humility is a vital attribute that does not come naturally but must be deliberately cultivated through God's Spirit and consistent, conscious decisions to submit to Him out of love and a desire to glorify Him. Unlike pride, which is inherent due to exposure to satan and this world, humility is a created characteristic, developed …


Living By Faith: Humility

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Humility stands as a vital counterforce to pride, which naturally resides within us due to our exposure to evil influences in this world. Unlike pride, humility does not come naturally and must be deliberately cultivated and added to our character through God's Spirit and our conscious decisions to submit to Him. This submission …


Humility

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

Humility is not an obsequious act we turn on and off at will, but a sober reflection of our true relationship to God and our spiritual siblings.


The Value of Humility

Sermonette by Austin Del Castillo

Pride distorts our view of reality and our relationships. Being humble is not for the faint of heart, but requires God's Spirit operating in our lives.


Pride, Humility, and the Day of Atonement

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

God works to humble us, as seen in His actions toward Israel during their forty years of discomfort and sin. He inflicted pain upon them to knock the pride from their hearts, revealing that pride motivated many of their sins. This humbling process is a recurring theme, showing that God disciplines us with pain to drive away the …


Unity Through Humility

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Competition in the church can lead to disaster, destroying harmony and unity. Competition and pride destroy unity; humility and cooperation enhance unity.


Living by Faith: Humility and God's Justice

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Humility, poverty of spirit, and acknowledging our total dependence on God are of the utmost importance. God responds to those who are humble.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Humility