Ptr. Stephen Lloyd Reyes
UBC Manila
Proverbs 22:4
Central Emphasis:
God seeks to reward the humble in heart and gives life to those who revere Him.
Humility and pride compared:
| Humility lead to wisdom | Pride leads to disgrace |
| Takes advice | Produces arguments |
| Leads to honor | Leads to punishment/destruction |
| Ends in Honor | Ends in downfall |
| Brings one to honor | Brings one to humiliation |
Proverbs 11:2; 13:10; 15:33; 16:5; 16:18; 18:12; 29:23 NIV
- The life of a believer consists of not only the fear of God (reverential kind of fear) but also with a humble character.
- Humility is a divine character where a person sees himself as nothing before God;- Ephesians 2:8-9
- A lowly in spirit and emulates the example of Christ ( who takes the form of a servant)- Philippians 2:5-9
- Often recognizes himself as one who is under the grace and mercy of God.- Luke 18:13
- The inevitable result of Humility is the plentiful providence from God. ..brings wealth, honor and life..
- The inevitable result of Humility is wisdom.Prov.11:2-…but with the lowly is wisdom..
- The inevitable result of Humility is unmerited favor. Prov.3:34…He gives grace to the lowly.
He giveth more grace…(Hymn)
His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,His power no boundary known unto men;For out of His infinite riches in JesusHe giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.
Application:
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love.. Ephesians 4:2
