The Quiet Strength of Humility
Lifting others above yourself.
Humility as the path God blesses.
The big idea
God pours grace on the low and resists the proud.
What does “The Quiet Strength of Humility” walk through?
Grace to the Humble
James 4:6 · KJV
God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
In plain English
God pushes back against the proud. He gives grace to the humble.
The Posture God Blesses
Pride pushes God away; humility draws his grace near.
Others Above
Philippians 2:3 · KJV
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
In plain English
Don't act out of ego. Treat others as if they matter more than you do.
Counting Others First
Humility isn't thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.
Pray
Father, make me humble. Let me lift others without needing the credit. Amen.
Write it down
Where could you choose humility over being right today?
You finished: The Quiet Strength of Humility
The way up, in God's kingdom, is down.
Which passages does this journey use?
2 passages, drawn from James 4:6, Philippians 2:3. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 5 minutes for the whole thing, or 5 short sittings.
- James 4:6
- Philippians 2:3
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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