What is the real meaning of humility?
freedom from pride or arrogance: the quality or state of being humble.
Humility is an essential characteristic for followers of Christ. The Bible defines humility as “the fear of the Lord” (Proverbs 22:4). Its etymological root is in the Latin word "humus" meaning "of the earth." To be humble is to be face down in the dirt, submitting to the authority of another, without personal pride. This is the Christian's proper position before the Lord.
The Bible has tons of verses about humility, teaching us what it really means to be a servant of God, and why it’s such an important character trait to develop. As the days roll by, we'll take a look at some of these powerful Bible verses on humility to learn how we can set aside our pridefulness as we follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Amen.
