The Strength of HumilityBlueprint for Life

Lesson 3

Memory Verses: Psalm 28:9, I Peter 5:5, Jonah 2:8

Memory Verse I

Psalm 25:9“He Guides the Humble in What is Right and He Teaches Them His Way.”

Memory Verse III Peter 5:5

“In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elder. Yes, all of you be submissive and be clothed in humility, for God resists the proud but He gives grace to the humble.”

*Take special note of “be clothed.”

Bonus Memory Verse:

Jonah 2:8

“Those Who Regard Worthless Idols Forsake Their Own Mercies.”

Study Objectives:

Understand What Is Humility

How to Attain HumilityHow to Maintain Humility

HUMILITY:

The Prerequisite to Knowing God

Definition of Humility

Full and Complete Submission to all Authority – Especially to the “Divine Authority.”Synonyms: Obedience, Compliance

Quotes About Humility

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but rather thinking of yourself less.” C.S. Lewis

“If you are right, take the humble side, and you will help the other fellow. If you are wrong, take the humble side and you will help yourself.” Anonymous

The World Recognizes the Power of Humility

“Bear” Bryant, the legendary University of Alabama football coach, captured this idea perfectly when he said, “If anything goes bad, I did it. If anything goes semi-good, we did it. If anything goes really good, then you did it. That’s all it takes to get people to win football games for you.”

Bear Bryant’s Successes: 1960-1970s No other school won more games

than Alabama (193-32-5) 323 major-college victories 37 winning seasons Five Associated Press National

Championships at Alabama Bryant's record in 38 years at Maryland,

Kentucky, Texas A&M and Alabama was 323-85-17 (.780)

Bryant was an icon, a symbol of strength and of moral righteousness as much as success

Note:

Bryant's first training camp as Texas A&M coach helped to write his legacy as a disciplinarian. Bryant took his "Junction Boys" and ran a boot camp in which more than two-thirds of his players quit.

He said, "I don't want ordinary people," Bryant said. "I want people who are willing to sacrifice and do without a lot of those things ordinary students get to do. That's what it takes to win."

Thoughts:

Who Actually Showed Humility, According to the Word? Bryant or His Team(s)?

What Happened Because of Humility or Submission?

What if the Teams Didn’t Honor Bryant’s Authority?

Our Heavenly Father Established Submitting to AuthorityRomans 13:1-2

“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.”

Hebrews 13:17 says,

“Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.”

Men and Women in the Bible Who Demonstrated Humility

Moses, Abraham, Mary, Joseph,

Jesus Others?

Bible Verse to Confirm Moses’Humility “Now the man Moses was very humble, more than any man who was on the face of the earth.” Numbers 12:3

Bible Verses to Confirm Abraham’s Humility“Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be. Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead--since he was about a hundred years old--and that Sarah's womb was also dead. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. This is why "it was credited to him as righteousness.“ (Romans 4:18-22)

“The words "it was credited to him" were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness--for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.” (Romans 4: 19:23-24)

More Bible Verses Confirming Abraham’s Humility

“The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you. I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing and I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. So Abram went, as the Lord had told him…” (Genesis 12:1-4)

Verse Confirming Mary’s Humility The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found

favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end. Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I am a virgin? The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God. And behold, even your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age; and she who was called barren is now in her sixth month. “For nothing will be impossible with God.”

And Mary said, "Behold, I am the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her.

Luke 1:30-38

Bible Verses Confirming Joseph’s Humility

“But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. Now, all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet. "BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND SHALL BEAR A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL," which translated means, "GOD WITH US.” And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife…” (Luke 1:20-24)

* Matthew 18:19, Amos 3:3

Bible Verses Confirming Jesus’ Humility "I can do nothing on My own initiative. As I hear, I judge;

and My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” John 5:30

“And He withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and began to pray, saying, "Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.“ Then, an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him. And being in agony He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground.”

More Bible Verses Confirming Jesus’ Humility

“He was oppressed and He was afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth.”

(Isaiah 53:6)

“Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”

(Philippians 2:8)

The Impact of Their Humility Because Moses Submitted, He Led the Children of

Israel Out of Captivity and God’s Chosen People Into the Promised Land

Because Abraham Submitted, He Begat a New Lineage for God’s Chosen Generations (Jesus Came Through his Bloodline)

Because Mary Submitted, She Begat the Savior of the World

Because Joseph Submitted to God. Mary and Jesus Were Kept Safe

Because Jesus Submitted to the Father, Anyone Who Believes and Calls Upon the Name of Jesus Can Live Be Forgiven and Live Eternally

Humility is the Spirit or Attitude of the Heart

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” I Sam. 16:7 “The Lord said to Samuel, do not judge him

by his appearance or his height for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things that people look at. People look at the outward but the Lord looks at the heart.”

Jeremiah 17:9 “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure…”

Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a new heart, Oh God; renew a right spirit within me. “

Psalm 119:97 “Oh how I love thy Law, it is my meditation day and night…”

Something Think About

Humility is Not Just About What You Do But It is as Much About the Attitude in Which You Do It

Opposite Attitude of Humility Defiance towards AuthorityDisobedience towards AuthorityRebelliousness towards AuthorityInsubordination towards AuthorityDisrespect towards Authority Disregard towards AuthoritySarcasm, Mockery or Cynicism towards

Authority

Luke 14:11

“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

Proverbs 16:18

“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”

Think About These:

What if No One Submitted to God – to His Word and the 10 Commandments?

What if No One Submitted to Governing Authorities and the Laws of the Land?

What if No One Submitted to Parents or Caregivers?

What if No One Submitted to Their Pastors? What if No One Submitted to Their

Leaders/Bosses? What if Jesus’ Hadn’t Submitted to the Father?

Chaos and Destruction in the World

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)

Eternal Destruction For Humanity

Through Jesus’ Humility, The Father is Ever at work

Pursuing Mankind With Love and Offering

SalvationJohn 3:16-17

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His [a]only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.”

Through Humility, Salvation Was Administered

John 3:17 “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.”

Of This We Can Be Assured, That The Father Fervently Loves Us

I John 3:1 “See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.

Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

So, What Should Humility Look Like?

Humility Looks Like This

It Looks Like This

It Looks Like This, Too

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus…” (Phil 2:3-5)

Humility Looks Like This, As Well

John 12:24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.”

Romans 12:1 “I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.”

John 15:58, “My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.”

John 14:21 “He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to Him” (manifest, unveil, reveal)

How Can We Maintain Humility?

MosesAbrahamMary Joseph

How did they Demonstrate humility?

What are Some Red Flags We Need to Recognize?

When We See Red Flags, We Must Choose to Clothe Ourselves in Humility, Just As Christ

Jesus Did

How have you walked in humility?How are you going to demonstrate humility from this point on?

Question:

How to Attain and Keep Humility Repent

Seek God & Hide His Word in Your Heart Submit to God’s Word Be Teachable Pray Without Ceasing Deal With Pride (Red Flags) Forgive Have a Thankful and Grateful Heart Let Love Be Your Motive (Eph. 6:10-18,

Gal. 5:22-23)

Other Scriptures to Help in the Quest for Humility

Luke 18:9-4 - Routinely Confess Your Sins and Don’t Compare

James 4:10 “Humble Yourself in the Sight of the Lord and He Will…”

Romans 3:23-24 – Resist Pride and Recognize Your Ability to Sin Without Christ. As Well, Rejoice That Have Been Redeemed

I Peter 2:18 – Remember to Serve and Honor the Just and the Unjust

Matthew 18:21-35 - Forgive as You Have Been Forgiven

I Thess. 5:18 Be Thankful in Everything Because it’s the Father’s Will.

Ephesians 4:31-32 Strive to Always Speak Well of Others

Proverbs 25:6-7 Remain Humble and Do not Seek Recognition

Luke 9:23 Daily Carry Your Own Cross of Obedience and Die to Selfish Desires

Summary

Definition of Humility?Attaining Humility?Maintain Humility?

Key Points to Apply

Recognize the Attributes of Humility and Walk in Them

Recognize Behaviors Humility It Is Not

Choose to be Clothed in Humility

Memorize Scriptures on Humility

Daily Humble Myself and God Will Teach Me

Daily Overcome Pride So Humility Can Thrive

When Christ Returns, Will He Find Faith (Obedience or Submission) on the Earth? Luke 18:8b