Luk 14:7-11 | Family | STEP | He put forth a parable ; showing the importance of humility.

Luke 14:7-11

He put forth a parable; showing the importance of humility. Highest room; most honorable place at the table, where the principal personages reclined. Have worship; receive honor. Whosoever exalteth himself; is proud, and seeks to be honored above others.

Shall be abased; by God.

He that humbleth himself; who is humble, and shows it in his conduct.

Shall be exalted; honored; raised to higher dignity and influence. Pr 16:18,19; Mt 5:3; 11:29; Mt 18:4; 23:12; Jas 4:6. This proverb is abundantly illustrated in God's dealings with men in this world, but will have its highest fulfilment in the world to come. The indulgence and display of pride indicate great wickedness of heart, and are sure precursors of coming abasement; while the cultivation and manifestation of humility are evidences of greatness, and harbingers of coming glory.