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"I exalt myself"
"God exalts me"
"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." - James 4:10 (KJV)
Par·a·dox: In God's kingdom, the way up is down. The path to greatness passes through servanthood. The route to exaltation requires humiliation. Welcome to the beautiful, counter-cultural mystery of biblical humility.
A Tale of Two Hearts
The Pharisee (Luke 18:11)
"God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are..."
Result: Went home unjustified
The Tax Collector (Luke 18:13)
"God be merciful to me a sinner."
Result: Went home justified
The Divine Paradoxes of Humility
When I Am Weak
Acknowledging limitations
Then I Am Strong
God's power perfected
The Last
Choosing the lowest place
Shall Be First
Honored by the Master
Servant of All
Washing others' feet
Greatest of All
Following Christ's example
The Humility Heart Check
Quick Diagnostic: How's Your Humility Health?
Click each question as you honestly reflect on it
The Servant-Leader Journey
Recognition
"I am not the center"
Repentance
"I need God's grace"
Relinquishment
"Not my will but Yours"
Rejoicing
"He must increase"
Humility in Action: Real-Life Scenarios
What Does Humility Look Like?
The Christ Model: Ultimate Humility
Philippians 2:5-8 - The Descent of Love
Cultivating Humility: Practical Exercises
🤐 The Listening Fast
For one day, speak only when necessary. Listen twice as much as you talk.
🙌 The Credit Transfer
This week, deflect all compliments to God or others who helped you.
🧹 The Secret Service
Do something helpful anonymously. Tell no one. Let God be your only witness.
📝 The Apology Letter
Write to someone you've wronged. Take full responsibility. Ask nothing in return.
Humility's Beautiful Rewards
What Humility Brings:
A Prayer for Humility
Lord Jesus, You who are King of Kings became a servant for me. Help me follow Your example. Show me the hidden pride in my heart. Give me courage to take the low place, knowing You will lift me up in due time. Help me to decrease that You might increase. Make me gentle and lowly in heart like You. Use my life not for my glory but for Yours alone. In Your humble name, Amen.
Today's Humility Challenge
Choose One:
1. Ask someone you respect: "What's one area where I could grow?"
2. Let someone else have the last word in a discussion
3. Volunteer for a task no one else wants to do
4. Genuinely compliment someone who usually irritates you
5. Pray for someone who has hurt or opposed you
Report back to God tonight on what you learned!
Humility Verses for Your SpiriseBible Collection
- Micah 6:8 - Walk humbly with thy God
- 1 Peter 5:5-6 - God resists the proud
- Matthew 23:12 - Whoever exalts himself shall be abased
- Proverbs 22:4 - By humility are riches, honor, and life
Remember:
"True humility is not thinking less of yourself;
it is thinking of yourself less."
- C.S. Lewis
