Introduction

The world tells us to look out for number The world tells us to look out for number one while God demands humility from one while God demands humility from

us us (Micah 6:6-8; 1 Peter 5:5-6; Eph. (Micah 6:6-8; 1 Peter 5:5-6; Eph. 4:1-2; Col. 3:12).4:1-2; Col. 3:12).

Humility- Humility- “not rising far from the “not rising far from the ground...of a low degree, lowly in ground...of a low degree, lowly in

spirit...”having a humble opinion of spirit...”having a humble opinion of oneself, a deep sense of one’s (moral) oneself, a deep sense of one’s (moral)

littleness” littleness” (Thayer).(Thayer).

Let us learn to be humble like Christ. Let us learn to be humble like Christ. (Matthew 11:29; Philippians 2:3-8)(Matthew 11:29; Philippians 2:3-8)

Learn to be Humble like Christ

Don’t be selfish (Phil. 2:3, 6-7; 2 Tim. 3:2)(Phil. 2:3, 6-7; 2 Tim. 3:2)

Don’t be conceited Don’t be conceited (Phil. 2:3; Rom. 12:16)

Value other people above yourself (Phil. 2:3, 2 Cor. 8:9)

Look to other people’s interests (Phil. 2:4, 8)

If you are putting into practice these things, you will not fall prey to the

pride of life. (1 John 2:15-17, 29)

Worship God with Humility (Phil. (Phil. 3:3ff)3:3ff)

Don’t view others with contempt in your righteousness like the Pharisees, be humble like the tax collector (Luke

18:9-14).

Don’t worship to receive praise from men or desire to be noticed by them (Matt. (Matt.

6:1-7)6:1-7)

Pray, sing, give, remember His death, and receive God’s word with honest hearts.

(Luke 8:15; 1 Cor. 14:15; Gal. 5:19; 2 Cor. 9:7; 1 Cor. 11:26ff; Acts

17:11; 2 Tim. 4:4)

Serve God with Humility (Mt. (Mt. 20:28)20:28)

We must submit to Him if we are going to serve others (John 13:12-17; 1 Peter

5:5-6).

By submitting to one another, we serve others. (Ephesians 5:21ff)(Ephesians 5:21ff)

We serve others by being holy (Acts (Acts 20:18-21).20:18-21).

We promote unity among Christians based on truth (John 17:17ff; Ephesians 4:1-

3).

We rescue souls with a humble attitude. (2 Timothy 2:24-26; Galatians

6:1-2)

The Reward of Humility (Exaltation)

The poor in spirit possess the kingdom of God (Matthew 5:3; 18:1-4)

God gives grace to the humble and will exalt them at the proper time (1 Peter

5:5-6).

God will remember, honor, and vindicate them. (Psalm 9:11-12; Proverbs 18:12)(Psalm 9:11-12; Proverbs 18:12)

They will be exalted to meet the Lord in the air and always be with the Lord.

(1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)

ConclusionConclusionThe challenge of being humble is that once you think you are, pride can come

in and cause you to lose your soul (Proverbs 16:18).

Through the Lord’s grace, mercy, and love the apostle Paul learned humility (1

Tim. 1:12ff).

If we remain humble in our worship and service to God we will be rewarded

with heaven.

Humble yourself in obedience to the Lord or be restored right now (Heb. 5:8-9; 2

Cor. 6:2).