Be Humble

This morning I was reading in the book of Numbers that Moses was the most humble man on the face of the earth during his time. This statement gave me pause because this is opposite of what society encourages in us today. As Americans, we are nurtured to be proud.

This is radically different from what the Bible teaches. Throughout the Bible we are taught God loves the humble of spirit. I queried on the keyword, “humble” at Biblegateway.com, New King James Version, and got at least 70 hits. I have listed some of those below:

If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

The LORD lifts up the humble; He casts the wicked down to the ground. Psalm 147:6

When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor. Proverbs 29:23

Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:4

For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 14:11

Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. Romans 12:16

Philippians 2:8 tells us we are to be humble because Christ humbled Himself for us; He is the King of Kings who humbled Himself to die on the cross for our sins.

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.

Let us, therefore, serve our great God with gladness and humbleness of heart! Amen.

God Bless!