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Luke 1:51
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

Luke 18:14
I tell you, this man went down to his house justifiedrather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

1 Samuel 15:17
And Samuel said, When thouwast little in thine own sight,wast thou notmade the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel?

will be humbled,
The concept of being humbled is a divine principle where God actively opposes the proud. This is seen inJames 4:6, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." The humbling process can be seen as a form of divine correction or discipline, intended to bring a person to a place of repentance and reliance on God. Historically, many biblical figures, such as Nebuchadnezzar inDaniel 4, experienced humbling as a result of their pride.

and the one who humbles himself
Humility is a central virtue in Christian teaching, often associated with submission to God's will and the recognition of one's own limitations. In the cultural context of the first century, humility was not typically seen as a virtue, making Jesus' teaching countercultural. The act of humbling oneself is a voluntary submission, as seen inPhilippians 2:5-8, where Christ is the ultimate example of humility, "He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross."

will be exalted.”
Exaltation is the divine reward for humility, often associated with honor and glory bestowed by God rather than man. This principle is seen in1 Peter 5:6, "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time." The exaltation promised here is both a present spiritual reality and a future hope, reflecting the eschatological promise of being raised with Christ. This reversal of fortunes is a common theme in Jesus' teachings, emphasizing the values of the Kingdom of God over worldly values.

• Jesus issues a sweeping statement—no exceptions. Every person who elevates self above others is in view.

• Scripture consistently warns against pride: “Pride goes before destruction” (Proverbs 16:18).

• From the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11) to King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4), self-promotion invites God’s intervention.

• Jesus restates this truth elsewhere: “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled” (Matthew 23:12), underscoring its universal application.

• Humbled can come through God’s direct action or through the natural consequences of pride.

– Nebuchadnezzar lost his kingdom and sanity until he “looked to heaven” (Daniel 4:34-37).

– Isaiah prophesies, “The proud look of man will be humbled” (Isaiah 2:11).

• God actively opposes arrogance: “God opposes the proud” (James 4:6).

• Humbling may occur in this life or at final judgment (Romans 14:11). Either way, pride is unsustainable before a holy God.

• Humility is not self-loathing; it is an accurate view of oneself before God, choosing service over self-promotion.

• Jesus models it: “He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross” (Philippians 2:8).

• Practical expressions:

– Prefer others’ needs (Philippians 2:3-4).

– Accept lowly tasks without complaint (John 13:3-15).

– Submit to God’s authority and timing (1 Peter 5:5-6).

• The tax collector inLuke 18:13-14 shows humility in action, leaving the temple justified.

• God lifts the humble: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you” (James 4:10).

• Exaltation may include:

– Increased usefulness and influence now (Joseph inGenesis 41).

– Inner joy and peace (Psalm 34:2).

– Honor at Christ’s return: “When Christ is revealed, you also will be revealed with Him in glory” (Colossians 3:4).

• The pattern is consistent: “The LORD…humbles and He exalts” (1 Samuel 2:7-8). His kingdom turns worldly values upside down—meekness inherits the earth (Matthew 5:5).

Luke 14:11 announces a divine reversal: self-advancement ends in God’s demotion, while self-denial invites God’s promotion. Pride alienates; humility aligns us with Christ’s own heart. Trusting the Lord to honor the humble frees us to serve, knowing He will lift us up in His perfect way and time.

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