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What does the Bible say about humility?

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The Bible teaches that humility is recognizing our proper place before God, as exemplified by John the Baptist who said, 'He must increase, but I must decrease' (John 3:30).

Humility in the Bible is a vital virtue that reflects one's understanding of their lowly position before the magnificence of God. John the Baptist serves as a quintessential example of true humility, declaring his role as a forerunner to Christ and rejoicing at the increase of Jesus' ministry. His famous statement, 'He must increase, but I must decrease,' encapsulates the believer's heart posture: acknowledging Christ's supremacy while recognizing our own unworthiness. This humility is birthed from a recognition of God's sovereignty and grace, leading to a life that seeks to glorify Him above self.
Scripture References: John 3:30, Philippians 2:3-4, Matthew 18:1-4, Matthew 20:28, Philippians 2:5-8, Philippians 2:3, Matthew 5:5, John 1:23, Matt. 11:11, 1 Peter 5:5, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 30:32, James 4:10, Luke 14:7-14, Genesis 32:10, Job 40:4, 1 Timothy 1:15, Psalm 131, Matthew 11:29, Proverbs 1:7, Philippians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Peter 5:5-7, Matthew 18:1-6, Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 18:3, Philippians 2:7-8, Ephesians 4:1-2, Proverbs 16:18, Galatians 3:13, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Matthew 11:28-30, Philippians 2, Job 42:6, Isaiah 6:5, John 15:5, Psalm 131:1, Proverbs 22:17, 1 Peter 3:4, Romans 14, James 4:6, Proverbs 13:10, Psalm 39:9, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 1:46-56, Proverbs 16:19, 1 Peter 5:6, Acts 20:19, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 66:2, Matthew 5:3-5, Luke 14:7-11, Philippians 2:3-8, Ephesians 4:2, Matthew 23:12, Galatians 6:3, Ephesians 3:8, Proverbs 6:16-17, Romans 12:3, Micah 6:8, Luke 18:14, Isaiah 2:11, Daniel 10:8, James 1:9, Matthew 5:3, Proverbs 6:16-19, James 4:6-7, Isaiah 61:1, Romans 3:10, John 6:44, Mark 9:30-37, Matthew 23:11-12, Psalm 138:6, 1 Samuel 2:3-10, 1 Corinthians 15:9, Proverbs 15:33, Hebrews 10:22, Matthew 18:4, 1 Peter 5:6-7; James 4:6, Jeremiah 45:5, Philippians 2:7, 1 Corinthians 2:7-14, 2 Corinthians 12:10, Psalm 51:17, 2 Samuel 7:18, Colossians 3:12, I Peter 5:6, Proverbs 11:2, Luke 9:46-48; Proverbs 6:16-19; John 3:30; Philippians 2:3-5, Proverbs 18:12, John 13:15, Proverbs 22:4, Galatians 6:14, Psalm 75, 1 Samuel 2, Mark 10:35-45, Galatians 2:21, Luke 9:48, 1 Peter 1:17, Proverbs 3:34, 1 Corinthians 4:7

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