Be Clothed with Humility

Introduction: Clothed with humility (1Peter 3:3-4); as pride is the primary and base sin (1Timothy 3:6), so humility can be seen as the primary and base virtue (Proverbs 15:33).  

I.     THE ATTITUDE OF HUMILITY; “humbleness of mind” (Colossians 3:12) 

A.    Toward Others (1Timothy 5:1-2) 

1.    Unto the elder

2.    To one another 

B.    Toward God – Josiah (2Kings 22:19) 

1.    Under God

2.    Under His mighty hand 

II.    THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMILITY 

A.    Necessary for Salvation (Matthew 18:1-4; Luke 18:9-14) 

B.    Necessary for Service (Matthew 23:11-12; Acts 20:19) 

C.    Necessary for Revival (2Chronicles 7:14; Isaiah 57:15) 

D.    Necessary for Christlikeness (Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew 20:25-28) 

III.   THE REWARDS OF HUMILITY 

A.    The Gift of Grace (1Peter 5:5; James 4:5-6) 

B.    The Exaltation of God (1Peter 5:6; James 4:10; Proverbs 18:12) 

C.    The Care of the Father (1Peter 5:7; Psalm 34:15)