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Humility

Think rightly of yourself

Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself. It’s thinking of yourself less. It’s an accurate view of who you are—valuable but not superior, gifted but not self-sufficient, capable but not invincible.

Pride is natural. Humility is learned. Pride says, “I’ve got this.” Humility says, “I need help.” Pride hides mistakes. Humility admits them. Pride demands recognition. Humility serves without needing credit. Pride isolates. Humility connects.

The world celebrates pride disguised as confidence. It tells you to believe in yourself, promote yourself, fight for yourself. But God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble. Pride eventually collapses under its own weight. Humility builds something that lasts.

Here’s what it looks like to live with humility in a world that worships self.

The 5 core principles:

1
Know Your Limits
You don't know everything. You're not good at everything. You can't do everything. Admit it. Don't pretend to have expertise you don't have. Don't overestimate your abilities. Recognize where you're weak. Knowing your limits isn't weakness—it's wisdom.
“For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment.” — Romans 12:3
2
Ask for Help
Don't try to do everything alone. Ask questions. Seek advice. Admit when you're stuck. Let others contribute. Pride says, “I should be able to figure this out.” Humility says, “I need your perspective.” You're not less competent because you ask for help—you're wiser.
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.” — Proverbs 12:15
3
Receive Correction
When someone points out your fault, listen. Don't defend. Don't deflect. Don't make excuses. Consider whether it's true. If it is, own it and change. Even if the delivery is harsh, extract the truth. Humble people are teachable. Proud people are unteachable.
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.” — Proverbs 12:1
4
Honor Others
Recognize the strengths, gifts, and accomplishments of others. Celebrate them publicly. Give credit where it's due. Don't minimize their success to protect your ego. Humble people aren't threatened by others' excellence—they're inspired by it. Insecurity competes. Humility celebrates.
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” — Philippians 2:3
5
Serve Without Recognition
Do what needs to be done even when no one notices. Serve in ways that don't boost your reputation. Clean up the mess. Do the unglamorous work. Help behind the scenes. Don't need credit. Don't keep score. Serve because it's right, not because it gets you noticed.
“When you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret.” — Matthew 6:3–4

START HERE: Start by asking for help with something this week. Something you’d normally try to handle alone. Ask someone’s advice. Admit you don’t know. Let someone else contribute. That’s where humility begins—acknowledging you need others.

WHAT CHANGES: When you live with humility, relationships deepen. People trust you because you’re honest about your limitations. You grow faster because you’re teachable. You lead better because you listen. You serve more freely because you’re not chasing credit. Pride isolates and exhausts you. Humility connects and strengthens you.

Humility isn’t weakness—it’s strength under control. It’s the foundation of every other virtue. Without it, integrity becomes self-righteousness, courage becomes arrogance, and wisdom becomes condescension.

READY FOR STRUCTURE: Start The Humility Challenge → – One principle per week, learning to think rightly of yourself and honor others.