Romans 12:3 (CSB) 3For by the grace given to me, I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he should think. Instead, think sensibly, as God has distributed a measure of faith to each one.
Pride is the sin that got satin kicked out of heaven. He wanted God's throne and would not repent of his pride (Isaiah 14:13-14). In his pride he is still trying to take it by force. There is a reason why God choose to use Moses (Exodus 3:11, Numbers 12:3), Gideon (judges 6:15), and David (2 Samuel 7:18-29). They were humble.
2 Chronicles 7:14 (CSB)
and my people, who bear my name, humble themselves, pray and seek my face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
Isaiah 66:2 (CSB)
My hand made all these things, and so they all came into being. This is the LORD's declaration. I will look favorably on this kind of person: one who is humble, submissive in spirit, and trembles at my word.
Daniel 10:12 (CSB)
"Don't be afraid, Daniel," he said to me, "for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your prayers were heard. I have come because of your prayers.
Zephaniah 2:3 (CSB)
Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth, who carry out what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be concealed on the day of the LORD's anger.
1 Peter 5:6 (CSB)
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time,
2 Chronicles 7:14 (CSB)
and my people, who bear my name, humble themselves, pray and seek my face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
Isaiah 66:2 (CSB)
My hand made all these things, and so they all came into being. This is the LORD's declaration. I will look favorably on this kind of person: one who is humble, submissive in spirit, and trembles at my word.
Daniel 10:12 (CSB)
"Don't be afraid, Daniel," he said to me, "for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your prayers were heard. I have come because of your prayers.
Zephaniah 2:3 (CSB)
Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth, who carry out what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be concealed on the day of the LORD's anger.
1 Peter 5:6 (CSB)
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time,
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