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Tag Archives: humility
The Spiritual Danger of Pride in Gifts & Grace
1 Peter 5:5,6; Proverbs 29:23; Jeremiah 13:15 Be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. A … Continue reading
Seeking God’s Guidance Concerning His Providences
Proverbs 3:5-8 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and … Continue reading
Posted in Providence
Tagged Guidance, humility, inquiring, Providence, seeking
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A Lesson From a Leper
Luke 17:11-19 It came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar … Continue reading
Posted in Worship & Praise
Tagged Gratitude, healing, humility, Jesus Christ, leprosy, miracle, saving faith, sin, thanksgiving
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The Poor in Spirit
Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. THOMAS WATSON (1620-1686): Why does Christ here begin with poverty of spirit? C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): A ladder, if it is to be of any … Continue reading
Posted in Conviction & Conversion
Tagged beatitudes, humility, poor in spirit, poverty, self-knowledge, sermon on the mount
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The Key to Receiving God’s Guidance
Psalm 25:9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. A. W. PINK (1886-1952): What is meekness? CHARLES SIMEON (1759-1836): The term “meekness” is of very extensive import. But, instead of entering into … Continue reading
Posted in Guidance & Wisdom
Tagged Guidance, humility, instruction, meek, meekness, teachable, wisdom
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Honourable Humility: Thomas Manton
James 4:6 God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. THOMAS WATSON (1620-1686): Humility is the sweet spice that grows from poverty of spirit. THOMAS BROOKS (1608-1680): The most holy men are always the most humble men. WILLIAM … Continue reading
Posted in Church History
Tagged church history, grace, humility, Preaching, Thomas Manton
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Jesus Christ, the King of Meekness
Matthew 21:5 Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. ROBERT HAWKER (1753-1827): The four Evangelists all notice this triumphal entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, five days before … Continue reading
Posted in Attributes of God, Jesus Christ
Tagged grace, humility, Jesus Christ, meekness, restraint, weakness
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The Christian Grace of Meekness
Matthew 5:2-5 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they … Continue reading
Posted in Grace & Its Growth
Tagged grace, humility, Jesus Christ, meek, meekness, virtue
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Our Lord Jesus Christ’s Rule for Christian Fasting
Matthew 6:16-18 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. But thou, when … Continue reading
Posted in Doctrine & Practice
Tagged confession, fasting, humility, mortification of sin, prayer, self-denial
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Counterfeit Humility
Exodus 3:11,12 And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt? And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this … Continue reading
Posted in Sin & Unbelief
Tagged humility, modesty, self, unbelief
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