1. A basic understanding of humility—God does not share His glory with anyone a. What is humility? (1) The Bible contains a built-in dictionary. (2) King James VI (also known as King James I) commented on God's graciousness concerning His word. He pointed out that the definitions of many Bible words could be found by considering surrounding words. (3) Our study in humility is a case in point. The true riches of this word can only be gleaned when one considers words used in close proximity of the word humble (along with its variations). (4) These words include croucheth (Psalm 10:10), lowly (Proverbs 16:19), boweth down (Isaiah 2:9), bowed down (Isaiah 2:11), brought down (Isaiah 5:15), hewn down (Isaiah 10:33), abased (Luke 14:11; Luke 18:14), and lowliness (Philippians 2:3). (5) God wants every Christian to understand the depths and riches of His word and words. As His word pertains to humility, He clearly indicates that humility results from one being brought low. b. What is the result of humility? (1) The Bible repeatedly emphasizes that honour follows humility! But how does this work? a) According to Luke 14:11, "whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted." b) Abased means to be brought low, while exalted means to be elevated. c) Matthew 23:12 and Luke 18:14 reiterate the truth found in Luke 14:11, yet none of the verses expound upon how this takes place. Matthew 23:12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he
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