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HUMILITY. Greek: tapeinos – low-lying English: humus – short grasses Latin: – soil It is inner strength ( Phil 2:1-11 ) Paradox: it precedes exalting ( Phil 2:9 ; Jas 4:10 ; 1 Pet 5:6 ) Necessary to enter kingdom ( Matt 5:3-5; 18:3-4 ). The Purpose of Humility:.
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HUMILITY Greek: tapeinos – low-lying English: humus – short grasses Latin: –soil It is inner strength (Phil 2:1-11) Paradox: it precedes exalting (Phil 2:9; Jas 4:10; 1 Pet 5:6) Necessary to enter kingdom (Matt 5:3-5; 18:3-4)
The Purpose of Humility: • To be like our Master • To give due credit to God • To provide a basis for learning God’s word • To suppress the spirit of competition • To self-evaluate • To prepare for acts of compassion • To be effective in teaching the lost