Bible Dictionaries
Humility
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A prominent Christian grace (Romans 12:3; 15:17,18; 1 Corinthians 3:5-7; 2 co 3:5; Philippians 4:11-13 ). It is a state of mind well pleasing to God (1 Peter 3:4 ); it preserves the soul in tranquillity (Psalm 69:32,33 ), and makes us patient under trials (Job 1:22 ). Christ has set us an example of humility (Philippians 2:6-8 ). We should be led thereto by a remembrance of our sins (Lamentations 3:39 ), and by the thought that it is the way to honour (Proverbs 16:18 ), and that the greatest promises are made to the humble (Psalm 147:6; Isaiah 57:15; 66:2; 1 Peter 5:5 ). It is a "great paradox in Christianity that it makes humility the avenue to glory."
Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Humility'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/h/humility.html. 1897.