The Challenge to be Humble

Introduction:
The Christian has been continually encouraged to examine himself. See 1 Cor. 9:27; 2 Cor. 13:5. We must take a careful look to make sure we are not filled with a spirit of pride. Pride is the exact opposite of humility. Humility is an important trait of every faithful Christian! It is something that should control every aspect of the Christian’s life.

I. The need for humility:’
    A. _______ knew a lot about humility. Experienced tremendous adversity—chapter 1/2
        1. See also 22:29; 25:6—God will save the humble.
    B. Prov. 15:33—Before we can expect any ___________, we must learn to have _____________.
    C. Matthew 5:3—__________ taught the need for humility!
    D. 1 Peter 5:5-7—Peter did as well! See also James 4:10; Micah 6:8

II. Jesus taught the need to be humble by looking to ____________ __________.
    A. See Matthew 18:1-6; 10-14; 19:13-15
        1. Little children do not _________ themselves or place themselves on a pedestal.
        2. Little children have no ____________ for ________ and no room in their heart for grudges.
        3. Little children have no previous _____________ and are not ashamed to confess their ignorance.
    B. We must put on the person of Christ by truly operating with the interests of others.

III. Challenges to our humility:
    A. Js. 1:23-24. Need to examine our lives in light of God’s word!
        1. Pride can hide in our hearts and only hard questions can flush it into the open!
    B. ____________________ challenges our humility!
        1. This is a slippery slope! See Romans 1:21.
        2. We often fail to acknowledge God’s great blessings & glorify Him as we ought!
    C. ________________ challenge our humility. See Phil. 2:3-4
        1. Humility will prevent an opinion from being held too strongly! From forcing it on others!
        2. Humility allows other people to have good ideas.
    D. _________________ challenges our humility. 1 Cor. 8:1
        1. Our ___________ about knowledge can destroy our humility!
       2. 2 Peter 3:18—while we are to grow—we must understand that ____________ alone will not save!
        3. We must hold our brethren in esteem—humbling ourselves among them.

IV. Examples of humility:
    A. We think of the ________________ - Lk. 18:9-14
    B. ____________, in washing the disciples feet—Jhn. 13:1-20
    C. ____________, in becoming obedient unto death—Phil. 2:8

V. The humble person will learn to ___________ upon __________.
    A. When it comes our relationship with God—we must learn to ___________ in Him!
        1. Prov. 3:5-6; Psa. 103:8-14
        2. We must learn that we can’t get it all done without _________!
        3. God is in control, God will take care of the person who serves Him!
    B. Person with humble spirit will pray and pray often! See 1 Peter 5:5-7.
        1. 1 Jhn 3:22; 5:14-15—do we have the proper amount of _________________ in God?

Conclusion:
A. We must clothe ourselves in humility!
B. By putting on the person of Christ—we can joyously expect a home in heaven!



The Challenge to be Humble Introduction: The Christian has been continually encouraged to examine himself. See 1 Cor. 9:27; 2 Cor. 13:5. We must take a careful look to make sure we are not filled with a spirit of pride. Pride is the exact opposite of humility. Humility is an important trait of every faithful Christian! It is something that should control every aspect of the Christian’s life. I. The need for humility:’ A. _______ knew a lot about humility. Experienced tremendous adversity—chapter 1/2 1. See also 22:29; 25:6—God will save the humble. B. Prov. 15:33—Before we can expect any ___________, we must learn to have _____________. C. Matthew 5:3—__________ taught the need for humility! D. 1 Peter 5:5-7—Peter did as well! See also James 4:10; Micah 6:8 II. Jesus taught the need to be humble by looking to ____________ __________. A. See Matthew 18:1-6; 10-14; 19:13-15 1. Little children do not _________ themselves or place themselves on a pedestal. 2. Little children have no ____________ for ________ and no room in their heart for grudges. 3. Little children have no previous _____________ and are not ashamed to confess their ignorance. B. We must put on the person of Christ by truly operating with the interests of others. III. Challenges to our humility: A. Js. 1:23-24. Need to examine our lives in light of God’s word! 1. Pride can hide in our hearts and only hard questions can flush it into the open! B. ____________________ challenges our humility! 1. This is a slippery slope! See Romans 1:21. 2. We often fail to acknowledge God’s great blessings & glorify Him as we ought! C. ________________ challenge our humility. See Phil. 2:3-4 1. Humility will prevent an opinion from being held too strongly! From forcing it on others! 2. Humility allows other people to have good ideas. D. _________________ challenges our humility. 1 Cor. 8:1 1. Our ___________ about knowledge can destroy our humility! 2. 2 Peter 3:18—while we are to grow—we must understand that ____________ alone will not save! 3. We must hold our brethren in esteem—humbling ourselves among them. IV. Examples of humility: A. We think of the ________________ - Lk. 18:9-14 B. ____________, in washing the disciples feet—Jhn. 13:1-20 C. ____________, in becoming obedient unto death—Phil. 2:8 V. The humble person will learn to ___________ upon __________. A. When it comes our relationship with God—we must learn to ___________ in Him! 1. Prov. 3:5-6; Psa. 103:8-14 2. We must learn that we can’t get it all done without _________! 3. God is in control, God will take care of the person who serves Him! B. Person with humble spirit will pray and pray often! See 1 Peter 5:5-7. 1. 1 Jhn 3:22; 5:14-15—do we have the proper amount of _________________ in God? Conclusion: A. We must clothe ourselves in humility! B. By putting on the person of Christ—we can joyously expect a home in heaven!