Walking in humility is a key principle in the Bible that helps us become more like Jesus. The Bible is clear that the mystery of having a humble heart before God are found in the person of Jesus. If we truly want to walk in humility, we must first learn to walk in His steps. Jesus, more than anyone who ever lived, had the right to claim things like power, status, and wealth. However, when we look at Scripture, we see Jesus modeling a different way of life. Though perfect, fully God, and worthy of all our praise, Jesus chose to humble Himself and take on the form of a servant (Philippians 2:3-8). Rather than justly strike down His enemies and take the throne, Jesus died on a cross for our sin.
The following 15 passages which you can ponder on which make it clear that we are to follow Christ’s example of humility:
1 Peter 5:5-6: “Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’ Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you.”
Philippians 2:3-8: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”
Matthew 23:11-12: “The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
Ephesians 4:1-3: “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
James 4:10: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.”
Romans 12:3: “For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.”
Romans 12:16: “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.”
Proverbs 11:2: “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”
Proverbs 15:33: “Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.”
Proverbs 18:12: “Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.”
It is clear from these passages above that walking in humility is an essential part of becoming more like Jesus. Humility is how we rise in His Kingdom. By humbling ourselves, we can become more like Him and grow in our faith.
God bless you in Jesus Name. Amen
