Pro 25:6-7 | MHM | STEP | Humility Before Rulers This section teaches that true religion encourages both good manners and genuine humility. We should respect those in authority and not push ourselves forward to gain attention or honor. Humility and self-denial are better than seeking to show off or compete with people above us. v. 6 : The verse says, “Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great” (Proverbs 25:6 ). This means we should not act rudely or try to make ourselves equal to powerful people. Do not try to compete with them in things like clothes, houses, or social status. It is better to accept a low position if that is what God has given you. Jesus also taught this lesson in His parable, telling people not to take the best seat, but to wait to be invited up (Luke 14:9 ). We should not pretend to be humble just to get honor later. True humility brings honor from both God and people. It is much better to be raised up higher than you expected than to be embarrassed by being asked to move down in front of others, especially by someone important.

‏ Proverbs 25:6-7

Humility Before Rulers

This section teaches that true religion encourages both good manners and genuine humility. We should respect those in authority and not push ourselves forward to gain attention or honor. Humility and self-denial are better than seeking to show off or compete with people above us.

v. 6: The verse says, “Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great” (Proverbs 25:6 ^a). This means we should not act rudely or try to make ourselves equal to powerful people. Do not try to compete with them in things like clothes, houses, or social status. It is better to accept a low position if that is what God has given you. Jesus also taught this lesson in His parable, telling people not to take the best seat, but to wait to be invited up (Luke 14:9 ^b). We should not pretend to be humble just to get honor later. True humility brings honor from both God and people. It is much better to be raised up higher than you expected than to be embarrassed by being asked to move down in front of others, especially by someone important.

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