Humility

Question 1

When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

Answer 1

Proverbs 11:2

Question 2

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Answer 2

Proverbs 16:19

Question 3

By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

Answer 3

Proverbs 22:4

Question 4

It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

Answer 4

Proverbs 25:27-28

Question 5

Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Answer 5

Proverbs 27:1-2

Question 6

They that fear the Lord will seek that which is well, pleasing unto him; and they that love him shall be filled with the law.
They that fear the Lord will prepare their hearts, and humble their souls in his sight,
Saying, We will fall into the hands of the Lord, and not into the hands of men: for as his majesty is, so is his mercy.

Answer 6

Ecclesiasticus 2:16-18

Question 7

My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.
The greater thou art, the more humble thyself, and thou shalt find favour before the Lord.
Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the meek.
For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of the lowly.

Answer 7

Ecclesiasticus 3:17-20

Question 8

He that serveth the Lord shall be accepted with favour, and his prayer shall reach unto the clouds.
The prayer of the humble pierceth the clouds: and till it come nigh, he will not be comforted; and will not depart, till the most High shall behold to judge righteously, and execute judgment.

Answer 8

Ecclesiasticus 35:16-17

Question 9

Nevertheless in a contrite heart and an humble spirit let us be accepted.

Answer 9

Three Holy Children (Prayer of Azariah) 1:16

Question 10

For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Answer 10

Luke 14:11

Question 11

Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

Answer 11

1 Corinthians 8:1-2

Question 12

It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.

Answer 12

2 Corinthians 12:1

Question 13

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Answer 13

Romans 12:3

Question 14

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

Answer 14

Galatians 6:3

Question 15

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Answer 15

Philippians 2:3-4

Question 16

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

Answer 16

Philippians 2:5-10

Question 17

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Answer 17

James 4:6-7

Question 18

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Answer 18

1 Peter 5:5-6

Question 19

Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

Answer 19

Psalms 138:6

Question 20

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Answer 20

Matthew 11:29