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God and Humility - The Meaning of Humility in The Bible: You Can Defuse Arguments When You Are Humble

The document discusses the biblical meaning of humility. It states that humility is not about groveling or feeling inadequate, but rather knowing who you are in Christ and putting others first without needing to defend yourself. True humility recognizes our need for God and gives him credit for our talents. It means being comfortable in your identity in Christ and seeking to build others up rather than yourself.

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God and Humility - The Meaning of Humility in The Bible: You Can Defuse Arguments When You Are Humble

The document discusses the biblical meaning of humility. It states that humility is not about groveling or feeling inadequate, but rather knowing who you are in Christ and putting others first without needing to defend yourself. True humility recognizes our need for God and gives him credit for our talents. It means being comfortable in your identity in Christ and seeking to build others up rather than yourself.

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God and humility The meaning of humility in

the Bible
Many people have the wrong idea about God, the Bible and humility, or being humble. They
think being humble means groveling in front of others or thinking they are no good and others are
better.
Thats not what the Bible says. God says when you are humble, you are free from pride and
arrogance. You know that in your flesh you are inadequate, yet you also know who you are in Christ.
Related: Who do you think you are?
You dont need to defend yourself when you understand what the Bible says about
humility, for you know who you are in Christ. You can be a peacemaker without needing to fight for
your rights. You can walk humbly in the power of the Holy Spirit, not in your own strength.
Godly humility is being comfortable with who you are in the Lord and therefore putting others
first. The picture of humility in the Bible is one of a strong person who loves others, not someone
who is a wimp.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than
yourselves. (Philippians 2:3)
Humility also is recognizing that you need Gods help, knowing you cant truly succeed in your
own strength. It is thanking God for your talents and gifts, and giving him credit for your
accomplishments.
It is being comfortable with who you are in Christ and seeking to build others up, not yourself. It
is gratefully walking in Gods grace, love, and forgiveness.

Humility in action
Many people misunderstand the Bible, God, and humility. They think humility means being weak or
passive. Thats not Gods message to us. The following statements show the power in humility.
You can defuse arguments when you are humble.
You dont need to stand up for yourself in an angry manner. And you dont have to win every
argument.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1)
Related: Resolving conflicts with wisdom and love

You can handle unfair treatment peacefully when you are


humble.
You can respond to unfair treatment without becoming bitter. Godly humility means you do not feel a
need for vengeance or revenge.
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be
kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
(Ephesians 4:31-32)

You do not have to put on a false front when you are humble.
When you understand God and humility, you dont need to act like a big shot. The better you know
God, the less you have to prove.

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