What Does the Bible Say About Pride and Humility?

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, 'God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'

Humility is not weakness — it is the posture that receives God's grace.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

Paul's practical picture of humility in community.

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

The kingdom operates on an upside-down economy.

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

The great summary of what God actually wants from us.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.

Humility is not self-deprecation — it is trusting God's timeline.

When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.

Pride and wisdom cannot coexist — humility is the doorway to wisdom.

'but to this man I will look, even to him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at my word.'

God's gaze rests on the humble, not the impressive.

'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but everyone who humbles himself will be exalted.

The tax collector's humble prayer received what the Pharisee's pride could not.

Yahweh, my heart isn't haughty, nor my eyes lofty; nor do I concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me. Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother.

Humility is contentment with one's place — not striving for more than God gives.

For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: 'I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble.'

The Most High makes His home with the humble — the contrast is staggering.

A man's pride will bring him low, but one of lowly spirit will gain honor.

Pride pulls down; humility lifts up — the principle runs throughout Scripture.

Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Children have no pretension — greatness in God's kingdom is childlike humility.

Don't be conceited. Don't set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.

Humility chooses downward social mobility — associating with the lowly.

Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.

Quoted by both James and Peter — God's posture toward pride and humility is clear.

if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Humility is the trigger for national revival — not programs or politics.

When men are cast down, you will say, 'be lifted up.' God saves the humble person.

God's economy: He saves the humble and brings down the proud.

Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Humility is clothing for the believer — deliberately put on each day.

The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

Humility always precedes the honor God gives — in that order.

Seek Yahweh, all you humble of the land, who have kept his ordinances. Seek righteousness. Seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden in the day of Yahweh's anger.

Humility is a refuge — those who walk humbly are protected.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

The beatitudes begin with humility — it is the entrance to the kingdom.