“Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.” (Romans 12:16)
The way to learn this grace (humility) is to sit at the feet of Jesus. He said, “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly In heart.” (Matt. 11:29). It has been well said of the Lord Jesus that His life and death are “a standing rebuke to every from of pride to wich men ar liable.” Pride of birth and rank – “Is not this the carpenter’s son?” (Matt. 13:55); pride of wealth – “The Son of man hath not where to lay his head” (Luke 9:58); pride of personal appearance – “He hath no form or comeliness” (IS. 53:2); pride of reputation – “A friend of publicans and sinners” (Luke 7:34); pride of learning – “How knoweth this man letters having never learned?” (John 7:15); pride of superiority – “I am among you as he that serveth” (Luke 22:27); pride of success – “He is despised and rejected of men” (Is. 53:3); pride of ability – “I can of my own self do nothing” (John 5:30); pride of self-will – “I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me” (John 5:30); pride of intellect – “As my Father hath taught me, I speak” (John 8:28)
– John Phillips from Exploring Romans