How do we know that humility is important for Christians?

Humility is perhaps the most beautiful and rarest grace in the Christian life. It is essential for Christians because true humility allows us to recognize that everything we have is a gift from God. As Charles Spurgeon articulates, 'By the grace of God, I am what I am' serves as the only rightful response to our standing before God. When we embrace humility, we become less susceptible to the serpent-like vice of pride that can easily creep into our hearts. Understanding that our abilities and advantages are not of our own doing fosters an attitude of gratitude and reliance upon God's sovereignty. This acknowledgment that we are utterly dependent on God's grace cultivates genuine humility, thus transforming our lives and witness.