Introduction
Clothed with humility (1 Peter 3:3-4); as pride is the primary and base sin (1 Timothy 3:6), so humility can be seen as the primary and base virtue (Proverbs 15:33).
- THE ATTITUDE OF HUMILITY; humbleness of mind (Colossians 3:12)
- Toward Others (1 Timothy 5:1-2)
- Unto the elder
- To one another
- Toward God Josiah (2 Kings 22:19)
- Under God
- Under His mighty hand
- THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMILITY
- Necessary for Salvation (Matthew 18:1-4; Luke 18:9-14)
- Necessary for Service (Matthew 23:11-12; Acts 20:19)
- Necessary for Revival (2 Chronicles 7:14; Isaiah 57:15)
- Necessary for Christlikeness (Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew 20:25-28)
- THE REWARDS OF HUMILITY
- The Gift of Grace (1 Peter 5:5; James 4:5-6)
- The Exaltation of God (1 Peter 5:6; James 4:10; Proverbs 18:12)
- The Care of the Father (1 Peter 5:7; Psalm 34:15)
Conclusion
Psalm 10:4 – “The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.” What has pride done to destroy your life and your relationship with God? Learn the lesson of Luke 14:7-11.
