The document discusses the concept of humility. It provides examples of humble figures in the Bible like Moses, Mary, and Jesus. Humility is defined as being modest, not proud, doing things for the goodness of others rather than oneself, and recognizing personal limitations. True humility involves having the right view of God and being humble before God, God's word, God's grace, and other people by submitting, serving, and honoring one another. The document encourages humility so that God may lift people up in due time.

1. HUMILITY By: Marvin I. Adel Metro Batangas Christian Church March 21, 2010

2. Introduction 1Pe 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." [1] 1Pe 5:6 Humble yourselves , therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

3. HUMILITY There are three persons called "humble" in the Bible: 1. Moses: - was a very humble man, more humble than any man on the face of the earth" (Num.12:3)… And that's why God chose him to lead his people!. 2. Mary: - The humble servant of the Lord“…and because of her humility, God made great things for her, and all generations forever will call her blessed (Lk.1:48-49). 3. Jesus: - humbled himself being obedient to death, even death on a cross. That is why God exalted him and gave him the Name that outshines all names, so that at the name of Jesus all knees should bend" (Phi.2:8-10).

4. Question: What is Humility? Humility is the quality of being humble : Kababaang-loob a. Modest – mapitagan, maingat b. not proud - di mayabang, di palalo, di mapagmalaki, di hambog c. doing something out of the goodness -pagiging mabuti d. doing something not for yourself - hindi para sa sarili e. Recognizing the limits of one's talents, ability, or authority

5. HUMILITY I. Humility Before God II. Humility Before God’s Word III. Humility Before God’s Grace IV. Humility Before Men

6. I. Humility Before God a. Humility begins with a high view of God b. Humility begins with a right view of God

7. II. Humility Before God’s Word 2 Kings 22:13 Go and inquire of the LORD for me and for the people and for all Judah about what is written in this book that has been found. Great is the LORD's anger that burns against us because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book; they have not acted in accordance with all that is written there concerning us

8. III. Humility Before God’s Grace Deu 8:17 You may say to yourself, "My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me." Deu 8:18 But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today

9. IV. Humility Before Men Submit to one another b. Serve one another c. Honor one another Rom 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves

10. CLOSING Luke 18:14 …..For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted