Written by Pastor Jack Wellman18 Beautiful Christian Quotes about Humility
Humility is the opposite of pride, and as Christians, we are called to live humbly. But what does humble living really mean? Is humility thinking poorly about yourself, or is it more of focusing on Jesus and what He’s done for you? Being humble is an attitude. Meditate on this collection of thoughts about humility and what Jesus is saying to you.
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For the LORD takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.
- Psalm 149:4
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You can have no greater sign of confirmed pride than when you think you are humble enough.
- William Law
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A humble person is more likely to be self confident... a person with real humility knows how much they are loved.
- Cornelius Plantinga
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I know for me, going back the person I've bad-mouthed or lied to is absolutely humiliating! But isn't it interesting that "humiliating" has the same root word as "humility"? Part of humility is taking responsibility for my sin and asking forgiveness even when it doesn't feel good. God wants to heal and restore your relationships, but it's not easy.
- Chip Ingram
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I am persuaded that love and humility are the highest attainments in the school of Christ and the brightest evidences that He is indeed our Master.
- John Newton
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The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up.
- John C. Maxwell
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They that know God will be humble, and they that know themselves, cannot be proud.
- John Flavel
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Humility and patience are the surest proofs of the increase of love.
- John Wesley
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Sin came through the pride of Lucifer and salvation came through the humility of Jesus.
- Zac Poonen
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if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
- 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
- Matthew 18:3-4
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God interrupt whatever we are doing so that we can join You in what You’re doing.
- Francis Chan
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Of all created comforts, God is the leader; you are the borrower, not the owner.
- Samuel Rutherford
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If you plan to build a tall house of virtues, you must first lay deep foundations of humlilty.
- Augustine
My prayer is that these quotes and verses will deepen your understanding of Biblical humility, and help guide your life towards a true humble attitude.
