Proverbs 29:23
Proverbs 29:23
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
All humans have this sense of self-importance called ego. A healthy ego gives a man confidence in his abilities and he is inspired to achieve his goals and work hard. A man with a healthy sense of self knows to demonstrate his strengths without being arrogant, welcome other people’s opinion and carries himself with pride without boasting. However, ego can become unhealthy when one feels superior to others and is self-opinionated. When one is proud, he tends to think too highly of himself and be condescending toward others. Pride sets in when we begin to glory in what we possess and in our reputation. It gives rise to the feeling of self sufficiency and makes one appropriate to himself the glory that belongs to God. A proud man puts himself in a competition against God and that is why He opposes them. Pride breeds rebellion and hates to submit to authority. It leads to being self-serving, self-interested, and self-promoting. It is abominable in the sight of God. The saying that ‘pride goes before a fall' describes the fate of the proud. However, being humble connotes submission to God and His will. In response to their submission, God ensures that they are exalted and honored in due time.
Proverbs 22:4
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
Matthew 18:4
Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Zephaniah 2:3
Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who do his just commands; seek righteousness; seek humility.