In keeping with the last warning, we conclude by reflecting upon our need to humble ourselves before God. Philippians 2:3 instructs us to “do nothing that is motivated by selfishness,” but rather in “humility consider others as more important.” In the same manner, James 4:7 and 10 teach us of our need to “submit to God” and “humble ourselves before Him” so that we might be “exalted by the Lord.”
1 Peter 5:5-6 echoes the same instruction with the promise that God “gives grace to the humble.” No matter what situation we find ourselves in, the right response is always humility
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