Which other scriptures emphasize humility similar to Psalm 131:1? Psalm 131:1—A Snapshot of Lowly Trust “O LORD, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty; I do not aspire to great things or matters too lofty for me.” Echoes of Humility in the Psalms • Psalm 34:2 – “My soul will boast in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.” • Psalm 138:6 – “Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.” Wisdom Literature: Humility Rewarded • Proverbs 3:34 – “He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.” • Proverbs 22:4 – “The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.” • Proverbs 29:23 – “A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.” The Prophets: God Draws Near to the Lowly • Isaiah 57:15 – “I dwell in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and humble in spirit.” • Isaiah 66:2 – “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.” • Micah 6:8 – “Walk humbly with your God.” • Zephaniah 2:3 – “Seek righteousness, seek humility. Perhaps you will be hidden on the day of the LORD’s anger.” Jesus: The Embodiment of Humility • Matthew 5:3 – “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” • Matthew 11:29 – “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart.” • Luke 18:13-14 – “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” • John 13:14-15 – “If I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.” Apostolic Teaching: Clothing Ourselves with Humility • Romans 12:3 – “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought.” • Philippians 2:3-8 – “In humility consider others more important… He humbled Himself and became obedient to death.” • Colossians 3:12 – “Clothe yourselves with… humility.” • James 4:6 – “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” • 1 Peter 5:5-6 – “Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another… Humble yourselves therefore under God’s mighty hand.” Living Out Psalm 131: Everyday Applications • Keep a quiet heart—reject the inner urge to “aspire to great things” for self-glory. • Measure decisions by obedience, not by applause. • Receive correction gratefully, seeing it as God’s favor. • Serve unnoticed; the Father who sees in secret will exalt in due time. |
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