What is the Spiritual Meaning of Humility

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*What is the Spiritual Meaning of Humility?*

Humility in the Bible is mentioned in Proverbs 22:4 (NIV). This Bible verse tells us the definition of humility distinctly and definitively:

Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life. 
Fear of the Lord isn’t referring to being scared of the Lord, but rather remembering that God alone is all-powerful. It’s acknowledging that only God deserves all glory and honor.

 Fear of the Lord reminds us that we should not hold ourselves in the same light or position that God righteously deserves.

*What Does the Bible Say About Humility?*

Ultimately, Jesus is the perfect example of humility. But these Bible verses about humility help us to cultivate this virtue in ourselves so that we can become more like Jesus.

James 4:10 (NIV)
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

Luke 14:11 (NIV)
For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Romans 12:3 (NIV)
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.

This Bible verse about humility explains how the opposite of humility is pride. As we think more and more of ourselves, we begin to think less of God and less about following His Word. Practicing humility means that we never think of ourselves as greater than God, but instead as His obedient and lowly servant.

2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)
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 I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Proverbs 11:2 (NIV)
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 11:2 (NIV)
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

John 3:30 (NIV
He must become greater; I must become less

*Prayers for Humility and Against Pride*
As we mentioned, humility is a hard virtue to practice. It’s not always easy to put others’ needs before our own. It’s also hard not to gloat about the praise, glory and all the accolades that come our way.
 But humility requires us to point that recognition back to God. 

Praying for a humble heart and spirit can strengthen us in our resolve to not fall into the sin of pride. 

Here are a couple of prayers for humility we can offer up whenever we’re battling pride.

This prayer asks for a change of heart when we recognize pride and arrogance is creeping its way into our lives:
🙏Dear Lord, I am coming to realize how dangerous pride is in the life of a believer and how important true, godly humility is to the heart of God.
🙏I read in Your Word that pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall, and I am beginning to see the devastating and destructive nature of pride and the true blessing that comes from a heart that is humble and contrite in spirit.
🙏Keep me from falling prey to the many temptations that pride seems to scatter in my path, 
🙏where I want to be the center of attention and desire to receive all the acclaim and glory that rightly belongs to You.
🙏Teach me Your ways and show me how I may clothe myself in godly humility, for Peter teaches that, "God opposes the proud but shows grace to the humble." Thank You for opening up Your Word to me and helping me to see the beautiful truth about humility. 🙏I ask that You would work a good work in my life day by day, until I am more like Christ and less like me. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.

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Dear lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe you die for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sin and invite you to come into my heart and life now. And filled me with your holy spirit. I want to trust and follow you as my Lord and personal savior, so help me lord. Amen

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