How do we know true faith is expressed in humility?

The Gentile woman in Matthew 15 embodies true faith through her humility and recognition of her own unworthiness. Unlike the Pharisees, who were focused on rituals and external appearances, she came before Jesus recognizing that she deserved nothing but still pleaded for a crumb of grace. Jesus uses her as an example to His disciples, demonstrating that genuine faith is marked by an understanding of one’s helplessness and a deep reliance on God’s mercy. This humility acts as a catalyst for receiving God's grace, as she directly acknowledges both her status as a 'dog' and her desperate need for help, leading to her daughter's miraculous healing.