Humility
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Appreciating the source of salvation and acknowledging the destiny of spirit-born souls, humility before God is commendable in the depths of your hearts. 149:6.10
Humility leads to exaltation before God, not self-glorification. 175:1.10
True humility is found in the depths of one's heart before God, not in self-conscious or attention-craving actions which are deemed childish and unworthy of the enlightened sons of the kingdom. 149:6.9-10
God dwells with those who are contrite and humble, guiding and satisfying their souls with love and comfort. 97:7.12 149:6.11
“The poor in spirit, humble, are happy, for theirs are the treasures of the kingdom of heaven.” 140:3.3 140:5.7
Receive credit for Adjuster's endeavors humbly, as a divine spirit pleads for sincere cooperation and patient endurance from the mortal partner. 110:7.10
Jesus, in his humble self-forgetfulness, asked why someone called him good despite his profound endowment of spiritual reality and close relationship with divinity. 196:0.9 196:2.2
In Yahweh's name, I trust wholeheartedly; I will not rely on my own understanding but acknowledge him in all my ways. 131:2.8
Humility, essential for religious growth, is a normal consciousness of smallness and mortal shortcomings, leading to the pursuit of higher spiritual goals through self-realization and moral determination. 100:1.5 100:6.4
Early humility was not debasement of ego but an attempt to foil and deceive the envious spirits, by heaping vituperation on success to prevent jealousy. 87:5.6-7
The parable of the Pharisee and the publican illustrates that true happiness is found in humility and seeking spiritual wealth within the kingdom of heaven. 140:5.7 151:4.5
Pray sincerely for the extension of the kingdom of heaven, asking God to purge you from secret sins and create a clean heart within you. 146:2.13
Safety is found when the soul craves reproof and the mind seeks wisdom, leading to tranquility and generosity among enemies and selfishness is like weeds in a goodly field. 131:3.6
“Sit not in chief seat, but humble yourself and invite the poor and the marginalized to your table.” 167:1.5
The recognition of spiritual poverty and desire for God's will are essential for spiritual progress. 100:2.1
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Call no man “spiritual father” 175:1.10 — Mt 23:9.
- Who would be greatest: the server 175:1.10 — Mt 20:26-27; Mt 23:11; Mk 9:35; Mk 10:43-44; Lk 22:26.
- Humbled will be exalted 175:1.10 — Mt 18:1-4; Mt 23:12; Lk 1:52; Lk 14:11; Lk 18:14.
- I dwell in high and holy place 97:7.12 — Is 57:15.
- Lord guides continually 97:7.12 — Is 58:11. *Spirit defends attacks*: Is 59:19.
- Walk humbly with God 149:6.11 — Mic 6:8.
- Contrite mind and humble spirit 149:6.11 — Is 57:15.
- Childlike faith 149:6.11 — Mt 18:2-4; Mt 19:13-14; Mk 9:33-37; Mk 10:13-16; Lk 9:46-48; Lk 18:15-17.
- Happy are the poor in spirit 140:3.3 — Mt 5:3; Lk 6:20b.
- The poor in spirit, the humble 140:5.7 — Mt 5:3; Lk 6:20b.
- Publican's prayer 140:5.7 — Lk 18:10-14.
- Why call me good? 196:0.9 — Mt 19:16-17; Mk 10:17-18; Lk 18:18-19.
- Jesus' oneness with Father 196:2.2 — Jn 1:1; Jn 5:17-18; Jn 10:30,38; Jn 12:44-45; Jn 14:7-11,20; Jn 17:11,21-22.
- Who says I sin? 196:2.2 — Jn 8:46.
- I will put my trust in the God of salvation 131:2.8 — Is 12:2. *I will trust the Lord with all my heart*: Pr 3:5-6. *The Lord is faithful*: Dt 7:9. *Just men shall live by faith*: Hab 2:4. *If you do not do good, it is because sin is at the door*: Gn 4:7. *Men reap the sin they sow*: Job 4:8. *Do not be angry because of those who do evil*: Ps 37:1. *If you worship iniquity, the Lord will not listen to you*: Ps 66:18. *If you sin against God, you will hurt your soul*: Pr 8:36. *God will bring all secret works to trial*: Ec 12:14. *As a man thinks, so is he*: Pr 23:7.
- Parable of pearl of great price 151:4.5 — Mt 13:45-46.
- Create a clean heart 146:2.13 — Ps 51:10. *Purge me from sins*: Ps 19:12-13.
- Set watch on mouth 146:2.13 — Ps 141:3.
- Tongue unruly 146:2.13 — Jm 3:8.
- Jesus heals man of dropsy 167:1.5 — Lk 14:4b.
- Talks to Pharisees 167:1.5 — Lk 14:5-14.
- Exalted will be humbled and humbled exalted 167:1.5 — Mt 18:1-4; Mt 23:12; Lk 1:52; Lk 14:11; Lk 18:14.