Humility

Jesus washing the feet of Judas.

Humility is the quality by which a person does not perceive themselves to be superior to others, whether in importance or ability. It is a virtue of Christianity. In addition, even false religions such as Islam and Buddhism claim to recognize it. Christians often appreciate it on a social level.

In the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 14, Jesus offers the following parable on what it means to be humble, and the benefits of humility: "When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Christianity/Bible and humility

The Bible is the best-selling book of all time.

Between 5 to 7 billion Bibles have been published.

Humility as a Christian virtue

• An Introduction to Humility, Biola University
• The Virtue of Humility (Philippians 2), Biblical Foundations website
• What Is Humility?, Ligonier Ministries
• Pride and Humility, C.S. Lewis Institute
• Humility, New Advent
• The Uncommon Virtue of Humility by John Piper
• Humility: vice or virtue? by Fr. George Corrigan OFM
• Advantages of humility

Bible verses on humility

• Bible verses on humility
• Bible verses on humility, Biblestudytools.com

Sermons on humility/pride

• Sermons on humility, Sermonaudio.com
• Sermons on pride, Sermonaudio.com

Videos:

• Sermons on humility/pride - playlist, video playlist

Humility in scripture (verses frequented cited)

• Philippians 2:3-11
• James 4:10
• Luke 14:11
• Proverbs 3:34
• Proverbs 11:2
• Proverbs 15:33
• Proverbs 18:12
• Proverbs 18:12
• Micah 6:8

Intellectual humility

See also:

• Intellectual Humility, John Templeton Foundation

• What Does Intellectual Humility Look Like?, Greater Good Magazine

• Five Reasons Why Intellectual Humility Is Good for You, Greater Good Magazine

• What is Intectual Humility. Humility & Conviction in Public Life, University of Connecticut

• Intellectual humility: the importance of knowing you might be wrong

Journal article on intellectual humility

• Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility, Nature, June 2022

Psychological benefits, personal benefits and other benefits of humility. Ways to cultivate humility

• The Underappreciated Power of Humility by Dimitrios Tsatiris M.D.

• 17 Reasons Humility Will Help You Get Ahead, Forbes magazine

• Benefits of Humility: 8 Ways Being Humble Improves Your Life, Psyblog.com

• The Eight Kinds of Humility That Can Help You Stay Grounded, Greater Good Magazine

• Why Is It Important to Stay Humble? By Tiara Blain, MA

Compare and Contrast

Conservatives are typically humble, while liberals fail to exhibit this virtue. See, for example, the beastly arrogance of Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, and Barack Obama. Compare it with the Christlike humility of the conservatives you know from daily life and conservative leaders in public life.

See also

Lack of humility:

• Pride
• Hubris
• Atheism and arrogance