10 Principles of Godly Living Message 6

Humility

  1. It’s Hard to Be Humble
    1. Do you remember that song?
      1. Sung by Mac Davis
    2. Obviously, that is not what God wants for our lives.
      1. Pride the opposite of humility and can creep into our lives many ways.
      2. The bible even tells us that God resist the proud.
      3. James 4:6 (NKJV) — 6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”
  2. Who are the proud?
    1. It’s a combination of attitudes, behaviors, and characteristics.
      1. List the characteristics.
      2. Here’s one “Arrogance”
      3. ____________________________
    2. Not all pride is negative.
      1. Agree with that statement?
      2. We need a healthy level of self-esteem.
        1. ________________________________
      3. Pride in one’s achievements.
        1. ________________________________
  3. God's Grace for the Humble.
    1. God gives more grace!
      1. James 4:6 (NIV) — 6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
      2. Profound truth.
        1. God gives more grace!
      3. A condition that must be meet.
      4. _________________________________
    2. God's Abundant Grace
      1. First and foremost, we must understand that God's grace is abundant and boundless.
      2. It's a gift freely given to us.
      3. Not because we deserve it.
        1. _________________________________
        2. _________________________________
      4. This grace is what sustains us.
      5. This grace is what forgives our sins.
      6. This grace is what offers us a fresh start every day.
    3. The Battle Against Pride
      1. On the flip side, pride is a relentless adversary.
      2. It creeps into our hearts.
        1. _________________________________
        2. _________________________________
      3. It blinds us to our own imperfections.
      4. God opposes, resists, the proud.
      5. _________________________________________
    4. The Humble Heart
      1. Thankfully, James offers us a solution.
      2. Humility isn't about thinking less of ourselves but thinking of ourselves less.
    5. God's Favor for the Humble
      1. When we humble ourselves before God, something wonderful happens.
      2. God extends His favor toward us.
      3. God doesn't just forgive our sins; He lavishes us with His love, guidance, and abundant provision.
  4. What does it mean to be humble?
    1. Humility is a virtue.
      1. State of mind.
      2. To be humble means to have a modest and unpretentious view of oneself and one's abilities.
    2. Some key qualities and behaviors.
      1. Self-Awareness, Modesty, Openness to Learning, Respect for Others, Gratitude, Putting Others First.
  5. Humble is not weak.
    1. It’s about balance.
      1. Philippians 2:3–4
      2. Matthew 23:12
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