Humility
Definition
Putting others first and consciously seeking what is best for others rather than what is best for oneself. It is not low self-esteem or thinking ill of oneself.
Episodes
- 193 — Moral Theology — Topic 6. Asceticism in the Context of Moral Life.
- 209 — New Testament — Topic 26
Related Concepts
Biblical References
- Matthew 23:11-12; Luke 14:11; 18:14; James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:6 — The greatest among you will be your servant. And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself…
- Philippians 2:3-4 — Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity, each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat one another as more important than yourself. Each of you should be concerned not only about your own…
- Romans 12:10; 14:15; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Galatians 5:13; Philippians 1:9, 16; 2:1-2 — Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another. For if your brother or sister is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy by your food…
- Mark 8:34; 10:43-45 — Then Jesus called the crowd, along with his disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. But it is not this way among you. Instead whoever…