Proverbs 16:18-19 says, “Arrogance goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. It is better to be humble in spirit among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.”
The Bible teaches that humility is a valuable and necessary virtue for following God’s will. Humility is the quality of recognizing our smallness before God and others, and submitting to his will. Modesty is an attitude that reflects humility, and is manifested in the way we dress, speak and behave in front of others.
Arrogance and haughtiness, on the other hand, are dangerous and lead to ruin. When we consider ourselves superior to others, we lose perspective and move away from God’s will. Pride prevents us from recognizing our own mistakes and weaknesses, and blinds us to the needs and difficulties of others.
Jesus is the greatest example of humility and modesty. He left his position of glory in heaven to become a man, and he submitted to God’s will, even when it meant suffering and death on the cross. He washed his disciples’ feet as an act of humble service, and taught that the greatest among us is he who serves others.
Humility and modesty are not signs of weakness, but of strength and wisdom. They allow us to recognize God’s greatness and our dependence on Him, and enable us to love and serve others more effectively. Humility also protects us against arrogance and fall.
Therefore, we must seek to cultivate humility and modesty in our lives, following the example of Jesus and recognizing that we are dependent on God for everything. When we approach God with a humble spirit, He will lift us up and enable us to live more fully and fruitfully.
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