Meekness and
Humility
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Humbleness
in Action
How
will humility lead us to esteem
others?
“Do nothing out
of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but
in humility consider others better
than yourselves.”
Philippians 2:3.
When
asked a reason for our hope, in what
spirit should we answer?
“But in your
hearts set apart Christ as Lord.
Always be prepared to give an answer
to everyone who asks you to give a
reason for the hope that you have. But
do this with gentleness and
respect.” 1 Peter 3:15.
Who
should labor for one overtaken in a
fault, and in what spirit?
“Brothers, if
someone is caught in a sin, you
who are spiritual should restore him
gently. But watch yourself, or
you also may be tempted.”
Galatians 6:1.
With
what should Christian women adorn
themselves?
“Your beauty
should not come from outward
adornment, such as braided hair and
the wearing of jewelry and fine
clothes. Instead, it should be that
of your inner self, the unfading
beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit,
which is of great worth in God’s
sight.”
1 Peter 3:3,4.
What are the humble
warned to seek?
“Seek the Lord,
all you humble of the land, you who
do what he commands. Seek
righteousness, seek humility;
perhaps you will be sheltered on the
day of the Lord’s anger.”
Zephaniah 2:3.
Note – The fact
that the humble are warned to seek
humility is evidence that the humble
themselves should cherish and
cultivate humility, and thus
sanctification, or the development of
a perfect character, is a progressive
work.
The Reward of the
Humble
Why are we warned
to humble ourselves?
“Humble
yourselves, therefore, under
God’s mighty hand, that he
may lift you up in due time.”
1 Peter 5:6.
Note – “The
higher a man is in grace, the lower
he will be in his own esteem.”
Spurgeon.
With what has the
Lord promised to beautify the humble?
“For the Lord
takes delight in his people; he
crowns the humble with salvation.”
Psalm 149:4.
What inheritance is
promised to the meek?
“A little while,
and the wicked will be no more;
though you look for them, they will
not be found. But the meek will
inherit the land and enjoy great
peace.” Psalm 37:10,11.
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