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2026 · Community accountability humility love

Humility and Meekness

July 1, 2026 Taught by Marty Himmel

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

  • Attributes of love

Philippians 2:1-11

  • Love acts with humility and meekness
  • Matthew 5:5 - Meekness is restrained power
  • Jesus had power and authority, yet chose meekness and humility

Examples of Jesus's humility and meekness:

  • He rebuked the disciples wanting to call down fire
  • In the garden of Gethsemane
  • At his betrayal
  • On the cross

Table questions

  1. 01 How do you strive for humility in a "me first" culture?
  2. 02 How do you exercise meekness in a culture that celebrates power?
  3. 03 How does your life show love through humility and meekness?