Humility
The theme of humility in the Bible: the danger of pride, serving others and a humble heart. Key chapters from Christ's example to the psalms.
Humility is a virtue that stands out in both the counsel and the examples of the Bible. The chapters below treat the danger of pride, serving others and the worth of a humble heart from different angles. Each link takes you straight to the reading page.
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- Philippians 2
A chapter offering the strongest picture of humility — urging believers to value others above themselves and holding up Christ's willing self-lowering as the example to follow.
- Micah 6
A chapter that gathers into one concise line what God truly asks of people — a call in which not lavish offerings but doing justice, holding to mercy and walking humbly stand out.
- Psalms 131
A very short but profound psalm of trust, setting aside great ambitions and leaning on God with the calm of a child settled in a mother's arms.
- Proverbs 3
One of the best-loved chapters of wisdom literature, urging trust in God rather than one's own understanding, and the peace that wisdom brings.