Learning to be Humble

It can be really hard to ask for help. We may be afraid of what others think of us, so we put on a front that makes it seem like we’re fine. In reality, everyone needs help. These Scriptures help us see the importance of humility and how we can learn to be humble.

Proverbs 15:33 TLB

Humility and reverence for the Lord will make you both wise and honored.

Proverbs 18:12 TLB

Pride ends in destruction; humility ends in honor.

Proverbs 22:4 TLB

True humility and respect for the Lord lead a man to riches, honor, and long life.

2 Chronicles 7:14 TLB

then if my people will humble themselves and pray, and search for me, and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear them from heaven and forgive their sins and heal their land.

Psalm 10:17 TLB

Lord, you know the hopes of humble people. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort their hearts by helping them.

Psalm 37:11 TLB

But all who humble themselves before the Lord shall be given every blessing and shall have wonderful peace.

Psalm 149:4 NIRV

The Lord takes delight in his people. He awards with victory those who are humble.

Philippians 2:3 NIRV

Don’t do anything only to get ahead. Don’t do it because you are proud. Instead, be humble. Value others more than yourselves.

1 Peter 5:6 NIRV

So make yourselves humble. Put yourselves under God’s mighty hand. Then he will honor you at the right time.