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Understanding Humble Submission

The document discusses the concept of humility. It defines humility as having a modest view of one's own importance. True humility involves focusing on serving others first and willingly accepting correction. The document outlines signs of humility like seeking God, being teachable, forgiving others, and having a grateful heart. It argues that humility is important for self-improvement and inner well-being. The document cites a quote from Nelson Mandela about the importance of honesty and humility. It concludes by examining Philippians 2:1-11 as a portrait of humility through having the same mindset as Jesus Christ, which involves sacrifice, being a servant, submission, and suffering.

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Understanding Humble Submission

The document discusses the concept of humility. It defines humility as having a modest view of one's own importance. True humility involves focusing on serving others first and willingly accepting correction. The document outlines signs of humility like seeking God, being teachable, forgiving others, and having a grateful heart. It argues that humility is important for self-improvement and inner well-being. The document cites a quote from Nelson Mandela about the importance of honesty and humility. It concludes by examining Philippians 2:1-11 as a portrait of humility through having the same mindset as Jesus Christ, which involves sacrifice, being a servant, submission, and suffering.

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Putting others first

Understand the
Concept of
Humility
OBJECTIVE
UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE
MEANING OF HUMILITY
Does Humility
describes you?
HUMILITY:
noun
a modest or low view ofAone's own importance; humbleness.
HUMBLE ARROGANT CONTENDER

the feeling or attitude A person who lacks


that you  have no special humility is arrogant. It is trainer lacks  the ability
importance that makes a  person who only thinks to see their own 
you better than others  or of themselves and sees  weaknesses
having a lack of pride themselves as higher and
better than others.
SIGNS OF HUMLITY
 Seek God & Hide His Word in Your
Heart
 Submit to God’s Word Matthew 23: 12
 Be Teachable
 Forgive “And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he
 Have a Thankful and who humbles himself will be exalted”
 Amazed by God’s grace Grateful
Heart Eph. 6:10-18,Gal. 5:22-  23)
 Focused on serving others first “ Let Love Be Your Motive”
 Willingly accepts correction
 Seeks others for counsel/advice
WHY DO WE NEED
HUMILITY?
 HUMILITY IS AN ASSET FOR SELF-
IMPROVEMENT
By living a humble life, you recognize  the
areas of your life that need work

 HUMILITY FOR INNER WELL-BEING.


 To admit and recognize your part in the
downfall you can work  towards changing it. If
you combine humility with your passion in life,
you’ll rise to  the top and overcome failure
WHY WE HAVE TO BE HUMBLE?

 The way that person presents themselves


 In practicing humlity, always reminding
to us depends a lot on out attitude ourselves to approach another person in
towards them faith and recognize the presence of god in
them
Nelson Mandela talks about Humility
SOMETHING TO
PONDER
Humility begins with accepting who we are
and what makes us human. As a  result of this,
you gain control over your attitude and
outlook on life. As A.L.  Kennedy puts it, The first thing is to be honest with yourself. You
“Have more humility. Remember you don't
know the limits  of your own abilities. can  never have an impact on society if you have
Successful or not, if you keep pushing beyond  not changed  yourself… Great peacemakers are all
yourself, you will enrich your own life--and people of integrity, of honesty, but humility
maybe even please a few  strangers.”

Being humble is an important life skill. With it, “NELSON MANDELA”
we can choose to live a  happier life. Ready to
try something new, and work towards a
happier, humbler livelihood?
“A Portrait of Humility”
Philippians 2:1-11

WHAT DOES HUMILITY LOOKS


LIKE?
Phil. 1-4 Principle of what he wants
us to apply to our daily lives
• is there any ENCOURAGEMENT from
belonging to Christ?- PHIL. 2:1
• Any comfort from his LOVE – PHIL. 2:1
• Any fellowship together in the spirit – PHIL.
2:1
• Are your heart TENDER and
COMPASSINATE? – PHIL. 2:1
THE MINDSET OF CHRIST

[Link] nothing out of SELFISH ambition


[Link] others above yourselves
[Link] concern for others’ INTEREST
II. Picture of how Jesus Christ

in your relationships with one another have the


same mindset as Jesus Christ- phil. 2:5
MINDSET ACCORDING TO PAUL
• SACRIFICE
• SERVANT
• SUBMISSION
• SUFFEREING
THANK YOU!

STAY HUMBLE STAY SAFE

PREPARED BY:
MOIRA LYNDSAY G. CASTRO

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