Quotes about Humility
Doesn't it honor Him more when His children no longer see themselves only as sinners saved by grace, but now as heirs of God? Isn't it a greater form of humility to believe Him when He says we are precious in His sight when we don't feel very precious?
— Bill Johnson
People who are in jobs are striving to gain the most they can before they die through financial means, through their flesh, the lust of their flesh and man's drive for power. But as believers we are to be the opposite. We are to be humble, not prideful. We are to think of things that are true, whatever is noble, and whatever is worthy.
— Jeremy Camp
I would rather be a servant in the House of the Lord than to sit in the seats of the mighty.
— Alben W. Barkley
If the grandfather of the grandfather of Jesus had known what was hidden within him, he would have stood humble and awe-struck before his soul.
— Khalil Gibran
If I had only one sermon to preach it would be a sermon against pride.
— GK Chesterton
At the heart of Christian ethic is humility; at the heart of its parodies, pride. Different roads with different destinations, and the destinations color the character of those who travel by them.
— NT Wright
Regret not that which is past; and trust not to thine own righteousness.
— St. Anthony of Padua
He (God) is not looking for smart people, because He is the smart one. All he wants are people simple enough to trust him.
— Jim Cymbala
Oh that God would humble me deeply in the dust before Him! i deserve Hell every day for not lovingmy Lord more, who has, i trust, loved me and given Himself for me.
— David Brainerd
Trust Christ, but do not trust yourself
— Charles Spurgeon
If you are discouraged it is a sign of pride, because it shows you trust in your own powers.
— Mother Teresa
Obedient people never trust in themselves.
— Catherine of Siena