STUDY OUTLINE ON HUMILITY

HUMILITY James 4:6-10
INTRODUCTION;
HUMILITY-means low-lying, of low degree.In the context of the Bible I firmly believe it means recognizing who we are in comparison to almighty God. It is the opposite of being filled with pride and self-righteousness.

The best illustration is of the Publican and the Pharisee.
Luke 18:14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather thanthe other: for every one that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

I. GOD RESISTS THE PROUD-

Matt:23:12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased: And he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

II. SUBMISSION TO GOD IS IMPORTANT Vs. 7

I Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

III.RESIST THE DEVIL VS.7

You are not being humble when you fail to resist the devil and those things which are evil. SATAN IS A ROARING LION AND WE MUST STAND FAST BY HUMBLING OURSELVES TO GOD.

IV. WE MUST STAND BEFORE GOD AS LITTLE CHILDREN

Matthew 18:4 Whosoever therefoer shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
CONCLUSION: We can be lifted up. vs.10