Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, Truth to Learn Embrace humility and resist pride and let God lift you up. Behind the Words The word translated “humble yourselves” is tapeinoō. It refers to the act of being “brought...
James 4:6 – Humbled before God
But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God sets Himself against proud ones, but gives grace to humble ones." Truth to Learn Humility before God is a key to having a fulfilling relationship with Him. Behind the Words The word translated “more” is meidzona, which is the comparative form...
James 1:9 – Humble Exaltation
Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, Truth to Learn Being poor and unimportant is humbling. As a Christian, you have been elevated to the position of a child of God. God’s children are neither unimportant or poor. Behind the Words The word translated “humble” is the word tapeinos...
1 Peter 5:6 – Humbled Exaltation
1 Peter 5:6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, Truth to Learn Embrace humility and resist pride and let God lift you up. Behind the Words The word translated “humble yourselves” is tapeinoō. It refers to the act of...
1 Peter 5:5 – Humble Submission
1 Peter 5:5 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." Truth to Learn Submission is the key to life within the Body of...
1 Peter 3:8 – Christ-Like Attributes
1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; Truth to Learn God has specific expectations regarding how we are to treat each other. Behind the Words The construction of this verse is very interesting. He...