8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for someone more distinguished than you may have been invited by him,
9 and he who invited you both will come and say to you, ‘Give your place to this man,’ and then in disgrace you proceed to occupy the last place.
10 “But when you are invited, go and recline at the last place, so that when the one who has invited you comes, he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; then you will have honor in the sight of all who are at the table with you.
11 “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
There are 10 verses which contain the word “humility” according to this keyword search by BiblewayGateway.com. Click here: BibleGateway.com – Keyword Search: humility . There are also more verses which contain the word “humble” like today’s Scripture. Moreover, other Scriptures may use neither word but still also contribute to this teaching on the importance of humility and that warn against pride.
But, for today’s devotion, it is enough for us to meditate upon today’s Scripture and these 10 verses.
“The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.”
“Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor.”
“Seek the LORD, All you humble of the earth Who have carried out His ordinances; Seek righteousness, seek humility. Perhaps you will be hidden In the day of the LORD’S anger.”
“serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials which came upon me through the plots of the Jews;”
“with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love,”
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;”
“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;”
“Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.”
“You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.”
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