What Old Testament figures exemplify the humility described in Luke 7:25? A snapshot of humility in Luke 7:25 “But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Those who wear splendid clothes and live in luxury are in palaces.” • Jesus highlights simple, self-denying humility—free from luxury or self-promotion. Old Testament lives that mirror this humility • Moses – “Now Moses was a very humble man, more so than any man on the face of the earth.” (Numbers 12:3) – Exodus 3:11; 4:10–13 " reluctant to exalt himself, acknowledging personal inadequacy. • Gideon – Judges 6:15 " “My clan is the weakest… and I am the youngest.” – Led Israel while refusing royal status (Judges 8:22-23). • David (before the throne) – 1 Samuel 16–18; 24:14; 2 Samuel 7:18 " content as a shepherd, spared Saul, sat before the LORD saying, “Who am I?” • Ruth – Ruth 2:10 " bowed to the ground, calling herself a “foreigner,” yet honored by God. • Hannah – 1 Samuel 1:15-16, 19 " poured out her soul, sought no human acclaim; God lifted her up. • Elijah – 2 Kings 1:8 " “a hairy man with a leather belt,” living simply, confronting kings yet depending wholly on God (1 Kings 17–19). • Amos – Amos 7:14-15 " “I was a shepherd… but the LORD took me.” – Spoke for God without status, paycheck, or palace. Shared marks of humility • Low view of self, high view of God (Psalm 115:1). • Readiness to obey despite personal cost. • Freedom from love of luxury or self-promotion. • God Himself exalting the lowly (Proverbs 3:34; 1 Peter 5:6). Living the lesson today • Choose service over spotlight. • Measure worth by obedience, not appearance. • Trust the LORD to honor humility in His time (James 4:10). |
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