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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Cultivating Humility</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/c/cultivating_humility.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/proverbs/22-4.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/c/cultivates.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Cultivating Humility</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_healthy_relationships.htm" title="Cultivating Healthy Relationships">◄</a> Cultivating Humility <a href="/topical/c/cultivating_inner_beauty.htm" title="Cultivating Inner Beauty">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Importance:</b><br>Humility, in the biblical context, is the quality of having a modest view of one's own importance. It is a virtue that is highly esteemed in Scripture and is considered essential for a faithful Christian life. Humility involves recognizing one's own limitations and the greatness of God, leading to a life of service, submission, and reverence.<br><br><b>Biblical Foundation:</b><br>The Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of humility. In the Old Testament, humility is often associated with wisdom and the fear of the Lord. <a href="/proverbs/22-4.htm">Proverbs 22:4</a> states, "The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life." This verse highlights the blessings that accompany a humble heart.<br><br>In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of humility. <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a> describes His humility: "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross."<br><br><b>Practical Aspects of Cultivating Humility:</b><br>1. <b>Acknowledging Dependence on God:</b> Recognizing that all abilities and achievements are gifts from God is foundational to humility. <a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a> advises, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you."<br><br>2. <b>Serving Others:</b> Humility is expressed through service. Jesus taught His disciples to serve one another, as seen in <a href="/john/13-14.htm">John 13:14-15</a> : "So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you."<br><br>3. <b>Listening and Learning:</b> A humble person is teachable and open to correction. <a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Proverbs 12:15</a> states, "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel."<br><br>4. <b>Confession and Repentance:</b> Humility involves acknowledging one's sins and seeking forgiveness. 1 <a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a> assures, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."<br><br>5. <b>Avoiding Pride and Self-Exaltation:</b> Pride is the antithesis of humility. <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a> warns, "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall."<br><br><b>Examples of Humility in Scripture:</b><br>· <b>Moses:</b> Known as the most humble man on earth (<a href="/numbers/12-3.htm">Numbers 12:3</a>), Moses exemplified humility through his leadership and reliance on God.<br>· <b>David:</b> Despite being a king, David demonstrated humility by seeking God's guidance and repenting for his sins (Psalm 51).<br>· <b>Mary, the Mother of Jesus:</b> Her humble acceptance of God's will is evident in her response to the angel Gabriel (<a href="/luke/1-38.htm">Luke 1:38</a>).<br><br><b>The Role of Humility in Christian Life:</b><br>Humility is crucial for spiritual growth and community harmony. It fosters unity within the body of Christ, as believers are called to "clothe yourselves with humility toward one another" (<a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a>). Humility also enhances one's relationship with God, as it aligns the believer's heart with God's purposes and leads to a deeper understanding of His grace and mercy.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/cultivates.htm">Cultivates</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/husbandman.htm">Husbandman (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gate.htm">Gate (248 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fallow-ground.htm">Fallow-ground</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fallowground.htm">Fallowground</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/farmer.htm">Farmer (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tiller.htm">Tiller (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dung.htm">Dung (27 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cultivates.htm">Cultivates (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/culture.htm">Culture</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sycamores.htm">Sycamores (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sycamore-fig.htm">Sycamore-fig (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/amazi'ah.htm">Amazi'ah (37 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/husbandry.htm">Husbandry (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/husband.htm">Husband (154 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_healthy_relationships.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Cultivating Healthy Relationships"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Cultivating Healthy Relationships" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_inner_beauty.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Cultivating Inner Beauty"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Cultivating Inner Beauty" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>