Embracing Humility as a Virtue

Humility is a cornerstone of Christian character, reflecting a heart that is surrendered to God and considerate of others. The Bible consistently teaches that humility is not only about thinking less of ourselves, but about recognizing our dependence on God and valuing others above ourselves. True humility leads to wisdom, grace, and a closer walk with God.

These scriptures on humility encourage us to live humbly before God and others, reminding us that humility is honored by God and leads to greater blessings. As you meditate on these verses, may you be inspired to cultivate a spirit of humility in every aspect of your life.

Key Verses on Humility

Philippians 2:3-4 – "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
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James 4:10 – "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up."
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Proverbs 22:4 – "By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life."
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1 Peter 5:5-6 – "Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
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Proverbs 11:2 – "When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom."
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Matthew 23:12 – "And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted."
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Isaiah 66:2 – "For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word."
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Psalm 25:9 – "The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way."
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Luke 14:11 – "For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."
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Micah 6:8 – "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"
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Philippians 2:5-8 – "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."
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Proverbs 15:33 – "The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility."
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Colossians 3:12 – "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;"
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Matthew 11:29 – "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
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Proverbs 18:12 – "Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility."
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Zephaniah 2:3 – "Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD's anger."
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Ephesians 4:2 – "With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;"
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Proverbs 3:34 – "Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly."
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Isaiah 57:15 – "For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones."
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Matthew 18:4 – "Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
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Psalm 149:4 – "For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation."
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Matthew 5:5 – "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."
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Psalm 147:6 – "The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground."
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Isaiah 29:19 – "The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel."
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Psalm 37:11 – "But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace."
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2 Chronicles 7:14 – "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
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Psalm 138:6 – "Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off."
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Proverbs 16:19 – "Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud."
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