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Free E-mail Bible Study Bible study Humility: Disciple's Guide to a Humble Life


Ralph F. Wilson

I've struggled with pride all my life. God has gifted me with multiple talents that I have sometimes mistaken for my own superiority. Oops. So God has had to humble me in multiple ways, leading me on a quest for humility.

As I began my study of humility in the Gospels, I was amazed that Jesus taught on humility so often. He offers two basic teachings about humility.

  1. We must humble ourselves, or God will humble us. On the other hand, God will exalt the humble.
  2. The greatest disciple is one who humbly serves others.

Jesus taught each of these truths not once or twice, but three or four times each! -- in different contexts, parables, and teaching moments -- not counting parallel accounts in the Synoptic Gospels. These teachings are not peripheral, dear friends, but core guidance for every disciple.

This study of humility is Scripture-centric. We'll go deep into the Word, and as we do, we'll pray that God will soften and humble our hearts. My goal is to help you grapple directly with the Scriptures about humility, believing that this encounter will change your life.

Humility is the fountainhead of a whole group of Christian virtues, all interdependent and contributing to humility. Conversely, pride is the driving force behind many vices. We'll be examining these virtues throughout the Bible so we can discern what a truly humble life looks like.

Humility: Disciple's Guide to a Humble Life, by Ralph F. Wilson
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Along the way we'll explore some of the basic questions, often misunderstood. For example,

  • Is meekness or humility really weakness?
  • What is the line between healthy pride and sinful pride?
  • Is ambition a sin? How about competition?
  • Can pastors, police officers, and presidents be truly humble, or does humility get in the way of their roles?

Together, we will journey through God's Word to learn what humility really is, how to detect pride's early warning signals, and how to become truly humble disciples of our Master. I hope you'll join me.

Yours in Christ's service,
Dr. Ralph F. Wilson
September 6, 2024
Loomis, California

Humility: Disciple's Guide to a Humble Life

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