Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”  6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,  1 Peter 5:5-6

3. The Work of Self-humbling: Comman and Example

• The pursuit of humility is a command stated: James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6
• The pursuit of humility is a virtue pursued: Matthew 23:12, Luke 14:11, Luke 18:14

King Josiah: 2 Chronicles 34:18-21; 26-28

a. Be under and in the Word of God: James 1:21, 1 Peter 2:1-3

b. Maintain a sensitive and teachable heart: Matt. 11:28-30, Rev. 2:1-4, Jer. 31:33, Jer. 32:39-41

c. Assume personal reponsibility for the work: James 1:22-25, Luke 6:46, Gal. 5:7

d. Take serious God’s command and your profession: 1 Tim. 6:12, Psalm 13

e. Stay in communion with the Lord: Isaiah 66:1-2