Counsel of Spiritual Life

Counsel #1 — Humility Definition

Picture: Counsel #1 — Humility Definition CSL 75.1

Many people would define humility as lowering oneself, debasing oneself, devaluing oneself or something similar. However, biblical humility is none of those things because in God’s eyes, we have great value. He treasures us! CSL 75.2

Biblical humility is simply putting God’s will before our own. It is a recognition that God is Creator of the universe, and we are to be His loyal subjects. This kind of humility requires full submission to God in every facet of our life.^[74] CSL 75.3

“The humble He guides in justice, and the humble He teaches His way.” Psalms 25:9 NKJV CSL 75.4

“Those who are humble in heart, those who feel their need of higher wisdom and do not rely upon their own finite judgment, but search earnestly to know the will of God, may draw from the Source of all knowledge, and obtain grace, prudence, discretion, and judgment. They will realize the fulfillment of the assurance of God’s Word: ‘The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple’ (Psalms 119:130).” Ellen White in That I May Know Him, p. 126 CSL 75.5

Reflect: Would your friends, family and colleagues consider you to be a humble person? CSL 75.6