HUMILITY I. TEXTUAL THOUGHTS 1. Matthew 11:28-30 - Jesus is humble and defines humility. 2. Philippians 2:3 - Humility is challenging because it involves motivation.. 3. Philippians 2:3-4 - Humility involves how you view yourself and others. 4. Philippians 2:8 - True humility is a way of thinking and acting that allows obedience in any situation. 5. Ephesians 4:1-3 - Humility helps us have godly relationships and a life worthy of the Gospel. 6. James 4:10 - We can choose to be humble, or God will humble us. 7. 1 Peter 5:5-6 - Being humble allows God to continually grace us. 8. Philippians 2:9-11 - Being humble allows God to lift us up eternally. II. MAIN THEME - Because Jesus is and defines humility, come learn humility from him: 1. He set the example and taught to be lowly of mind toward: a. The Father - Matthew 6:9, 23:8-9. b. Others in both word and action - Matthew 23:10-12; John 13:1-17. 2. He willingly choose to be humble - John 10:14-18. 3. He could humble himself because he knew the Father would raise him up: a. On a daily basis - Luke 18:9-14. b. Eternally - Hebrews 12:1-3. 4. We can be humble because we know: a. God and ourself - Job 42:1-6. b. Everyone is created in God's image - Genesis 1:26. c. Humility helps bring peace in relationships - Genesis 13:1-11. d. Everything good we are, say, and do is from God, not ourselves - John 5:19,26,30. III. APPLICATION 1. Come, yoke yourself to Jesus, and learn from him - Matthew 11:28-30. 2. Spend time with those who are humble - Mark 3:14. 3. Look at Jesus as he and others were humble - 2 Corinthians 3:18. 4. Memorize and meditate on humility passages - Philippians 4:8-9; Colossians 3:2. 5. Practice doing the things that come from this godly spirit - Hebrews 5:14. IV. MEMORY VERSE - Philippians 2:3 |