Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Humility: Pursuing it in our daily walk with the Lord – Part 10

Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”  6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,  1 Peter 5:5-6

3. The Work of Self-humbling: Comman and Example

  • The pursuit of humility is a command stated: James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6
  • The pursuit of humility is a virtue pursued: Matthew 23:12, Luke 14:11, Luke 18:14

King Josiah: 2 Chronicles 34:18-21; 26-28

a. Be under and in the Word of God: James 1:21, 1 Peter 2:1-3

b. Maintain a sensitive and teachable heart: Matt. 11:28-30, Rev. 2:1-4, Jer. 31:33, Jer. 32:39-41

c. Assume personal reponsibility for the work: James 1:22-25, Luke 6:46, Gal. 5:7

d. Take serious God’s command and your profession: 1 Tim. 6:12, Psalm 13

e. Stay in communion with the Lord: Isaiah 66:1-2