Humildade
A humildade é o caminho da honra verdadeira. Deus resiste aos soberbos, mas dá graça aos humildes. Jesus lavou os pés dos discípulos e nos ensinou que o maior é aquele que serve.
Humilhar-se diante de Deus
Humilhai-vos diante do Senhor e Ele vos exaltará. Quem se humilha será exaltado, e quem se exalta será humilhado.
10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, And he will raise you up.
6 So humble yourselves under Gods mighty hand, so that he may exalt you in due time.
Humildade como virtude
Considerai os outros como superiores a vós mesmos. Revesti-vos de humildade, mansidão e paciência no trato uns com os outros.
3 Do nothing out of strife, nothing out of vanity, but let each one in true humility consider the others to be of more account than himself.
20 Now unto our God and Father be the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
12 Therefore, as Gods chosen people, consecrated and beloved, clothe yourselves with tenderness of heart, kindness, humility, gentleness, good temper;
2 With all humility and gentleness and long-suffering forbear with one another in love;
13 For you, brothers, were called for freedom; only do not make your freedom an excuse for self-indulgence, but in love enslave yourselves to one another.
8 Finally, you should all be harmonious, sympathetic, loving as brothers, tender-hearted, humble-minded;
3 Your adornment ought not to be the outward adornment of plaited hair and golden jewels and the wearing of beautiful dresses;4 but rather that hidden personality of the heart, the imperishable ornament of a quiet and gentle spirit, which in the sight of God is indeed precious.
O exemplo de Jesus
Aprendei de mim, que sou manso e humilde de coração. O maior entre vós seja o que serve — esse é o caminho do Reino.
29 "Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.30 "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
2 "And whatever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and streets, in order that men may praise them. In solemn truth I tell you they already have their reward in full.
35 So he sat down and called the Twelve, and said to them, "If any one wishes to be first, he must be last of all, and the servant of all."
48 then he said to them. "Whoever shall receive this little child in my name receives me; and whoever shall receive me receives him that sent me. For it is the lowliest among you all who is great."
Humildade verdadeira
O que se exige de ti? Praticar a justiça, amar a misericórdia e andar humildemente com teu Deus.
18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting for Christians.19 Husbands, be loving to your wives, and be not cross or surly with them.
16 Have full sympathy with one another. Set not your minds on high affairs, but associate with lowly folk. Do not be wise in your own conceits.
28 The worlds base things has God chosen, and the things that are not, to bring to naught the things that are;29 so that no mortal man should glory in his presence.
13 Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him show his deeds by his good life, in the meekness of wisdom.