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1 Peter 5:6<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Truth to Learn<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Embrace humility and resist pride and let God lift you up.<\/p>\n Behind the Words<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The word translated \u201chumble yourselves<\/span>\u201d is tapeino\u014d<\/span><\/em>. It refers to the act of being \u201cbrought low\u201d or being \u201chumiliated.\u201d It is different from the word for \u201cunder rank\u201d or \u201csubmit\u201d (the Greek word hupotass\u014d<\/span><\/em>) that was used in the previous verses. The word for \u201chumble yourselves\u201d is expressed here in the passive voice meaning action that is done to you, rather than the middle voice meaning action that you do to yourself. So the proper translation is \u201cbe humbled.\u201d It is also expressed in the imperative mood, meaning that we are commanded to be humbled.<\/p>\n The word translated \u201cHe may exalt<\/span>\u201d is hupso\u014d<\/span><\/em>, which means \u201cto be elevated\u201d or \u201cto be lifted up.\u201d It is expressed here in the fairly rare telic subjunctive mood, which is used to express purpose. That is to say that God\u2019s purpose in humbling you is so that He might exalt you.<\/p>\n \u201cMighty<\/span>\u201d is from the Greek word krataios<\/span><\/em>, which is a derivative of kratos<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cpower, dominion, or strength.\u201d Hence, krataios<\/span><\/em> refers to God\u2019s powerful or strong hand.<\/p>\n Meaning Explained<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n This verse is a little tricky, so let\u2019s look carefully at it in order to get the full meaning. This verse says that we are to allow ourselves to be humbled, to be brought down a notch or two. It refers more to a state of mind than to a state of being. Humbleness, as used in today\u2019s verse, is something that we feel rather than something that we do. This is contrary to what our sin nature and the world system wants of us. The Apostle John tells us that the makeup of this world system is:<\/p>\n \u2026 the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life\u2014is not of the Father but is of the world.<\/span> (1John 2:16<\/span><\/strong>)<\/p>\n The pride of life is just the opposite of humbleness. Peter has been talking about suffering for righteousness\u2019 sake and has even said that at times this is brought on by the providence of God. When God brings suffering to you, be humbled! Don\u2019t be defiant and shake your fist at God, declaring, \u201cThis isn\u2019t fair!\u201d Be humbled!<\/p>\n The next phrase tells us why, \u201cthat He may exalt you in due time \u2026\u201d<\/span> In other words, God\u2019s purpose in humbling you right now in your suffering is so that He might exalt you in His time.<\/p>\n This is a real key verse, along with the next verse, in responding properly to situations in which we are caused to suffer. God does not do these things capriciously or without a purpose. If we allow God to be in control and allow ourselves to be humbled by God, in time He will lift us up and ultimately He will glorify himself!<\/p>\n Application<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Are you just looking out for good ol\u2019 number one right now, or are you allowing yourself to be humbled? God resists the proud, but He gives grace to the humble. Do not resist humility, embrace it! 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