Sober-Minded, Firm in Faith

1 Peter 5:5-7 ESV “Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’ Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” … Continue reading Sober-Minded, Firm in Faith

Stubborn and Prideful? Or Humble?

Proverbs 29:1,3 ESV 1He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. 3He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. There are people in this world, both those professing faith in Jesus Christ and those who make no profession of faith … Continue reading Stubborn and Prideful? Or Humble?

Grace for the Humble and Repentant

James 4:1-3 ESV “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and … Continue reading Grace for the Humble and Repentant

We are to Humble Ourselves

1 Peter 5:5-7 ESV “Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’ Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” … Continue reading We are to Humble Ourselves

The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven

Matthew 18:1-4 ESV “At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, ‘Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom … Continue reading The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven

With Humble Hearts We Come

2 Timothy 2:21-22 ESV “If anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work. So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord … Continue reading With Humble Hearts We Come

Humble and Contrite in Spirit

Isaiah 66:2b,5 ESV “But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.” “Hear the word of the Lord, you who tremble at his word: ‘Your brothers who hate you and cast you out for my name's sake have said, “Let the … Continue reading Humble and Contrite in Spirit

Don’t Be Wise in Your Own Sight

Romans 12:14-21 ESV “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought … Continue reading Don’t Be Wise in Your Own Sight

He Humbled Himself by Becoming Obedient

Philippians 2:3-4 ESV “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in … Continue reading He Humbled Himself by Becoming Obedient

Emptying Ourselves of Ourselves

Philippians 2:5-8 ESV “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in … Continue reading Emptying Ourselves of Ourselves