Humility

Easton, 1897

A prominent Christian grace (Romans 12:3; Romans 15:17, Romans 15:18; 1 Corinthians 3:5-7; 2 Corinthians 3:5; Philippians 4:11-13). It is a state of mind well pleasing to God (1 Peter 3:4); it preserves the soul in tranquillity (Psalms 69:32, Psalms 69:33), and makes us patient under trials (Job 1:22).

Christ has set us an example of humility (Philippians 2:6-8). We should be led thereto by a remembrance of our sins (Lamentations 3:39), and by the thought that it is the way to honour (Proverbs 16:18), and that the greatest promises are made to the humble (Psalms 147:6; Isaiah 57:15; Isaiah 66:2; 1 Peter 5:5). It is a "great paradox in Christianity that it makes humility the avenue to glory."