Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/humility-disciples-guide-to-a-humble-life Humility is a close cousin to selfless, agape love, but often misunderstood. It is attractive when we see genuine humility in others, but how to discern pride and work towards humility in ourselves is often elusive. This podcast examines all the important New Testament passages on humility in order to help disciples learn to humble themselves and serve others with true humility. This is part of the JesusWalk Bible Study Series, with Dr. Ralph F. Wilson. © 2024, Ralph F. Wilson. All rights reserved. cdbf3bf1-44aa-558c-b28f-672008611765 yes en Wed, 20 May 2026 10:50:08 -0700 Wed, 20 May 2026 10:51:43 -0700 https://www.jesuswalk.com/humility https://img.transistorcdn.com/8TG4iBUm2CQANEBe8M21LSBmC98Rhiu5ScHa8q-2zzU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jOTcz/ZTkzZWE4NGFmZDdl/MDY3ZGYzYTU5YzAz/NjliNy5qcGc.jpg https://www.jesuswalk.com/humility serial JesusWalk Bible Study Series Humility is a close cousin to selfless, agape love, but often misunderstood. It is attractive when we see genuine humility in others, but how to discern pride and work towards humility in ourselves is often elusive. This podcast examines all the important New Testament passages on humility in order to help disciples learn to humble themselves and serve others with true humility. This is part of the JesusWalk Bible Study Series, with Dr. Ralph F. Wilson. Humility is a close cousin to selfless, agape love, but often misunderstood. humble, humility Dr. Ralph F. Wilson pastor@joyfulheart.com Yes No 1 1 Introduction to Humility Podcast full 772f2f5f-8a40-47d5-a205-1ec0ced03106 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e92128c This podcast observes that Jesus has two basic teachings about humility, which he repeated again and again: (1) we must humble ourselves or God will humble us, and (2) the greatest disciple is one who humbly serves others. States the purpose of the study, to learn what truly Christian humble life looks like so that we might seek this kind of humility in everyday life.

]]> This podcast observes that Jesus has two basic teachings about humility, which he repeated again and again: (1) we must humble ourselves or God will humble us, and (2) the greatest disciple is one who humbly serves others. States the purpose of the study, to learn what truly Christian humble life looks like so that we might seek this kind of humility in everyday life.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 17:24:25 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. WilsonDr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. WilsonDr. Ralph F. Wilson 191 This podcast observes that Jesus has two basic teachings about humility, which he repeated again and again: (1) we must humble ourselves or God will humble us, and (2) the greatest disciple is one who humbly serves others. States the purpose of the study, to learn what truly Christian humble life looks like so that we might seek this kind of humility in everyday life.

]]> humble, humility No 2 2 1. The Basics of Humility full 5b3a0301-e35f-4b88-819e-e81f02333b37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d17c37ac Sees humility is a close cousin of selfless love, the central theme of Christianity, in secular terms, as having a low self-focus and a high other-focus. Explores ‘Blessed are the meek’ in the Beatitudes and common misunderstandings about humility. Introduces character traits that orbit around the virtue of humility. Concludes with four basic insights about humility – seeing all we have as a gift, the importance of an accurate self-assessment, comparing humility with healthy pride, and giving priority to the concerns of others.

]]> Sees humility is a close cousin of selfless love, the central theme of Christianity, in secular terms, as having a low self-focus and a high other-focus. Explores ‘Blessed are the meek’ in the Beatitudes and common misunderstandings about humility. Introduces character traits that orbit around the virtue of humility. Concludes with four basic insights about humility – seeing all we have as a gift, the importance of an accurate self-assessment, comparing humility with healthy pride, and giving priority to the concerns of others.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:41:52 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2387 Sees humility is a close cousin of selfless love, the central theme of Christianity, in secular terms, as having a low self-focus and a high other-focus. Explores ‘Blessed are the meek’ in the Beatitudes and common misunderstandings about humility. Introduces character traits that orbit around the virtue of humility. Concludes with four basic insights about humility – seeing all we have as a gift, the importance of an accurate self-assessment, comparing humility with healthy pride, and giving priority to the concerns of others.

]]> humility, humble, low self-focus, high-other-focus, agape, love, meek, Beatitudes, virtue, self-assessment, pride No 3 3 2. Examining the Humility of Jesus full 9f3e7469-44d7-44cc-b5ed-6ab050f251ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/921d526c Since Jesus is supposed to be the disciple’s example, this lesson examines what Jesus says about his own humility. Then explores humility in the way Jesus treats people, including some of the hard-to-understand instances. Finally, observes Jesus and the Pharisees, and his tenderness at the cross, and his humbling himself to death, even death on a cross.

]]> Since Jesus is supposed to be the disciple’s example, this lesson examines what Jesus says about his own humility. Then explores humility in the way Jesus treats people, including some of the hard-to-understand instances. Finally, observes Jesus and the Pharisees, and his tenderness at the cross, and his humbling himself to death, even death on a cross.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:46:09 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2844 Since Jesus is supposed to be the disciple’s example, this lesson examines what Jesus says about his own humility. Then explores humility in the way Jesus treats people, including some of the hard-to-understand instances. Finally, observes Jesus and the Pharisees, and his tenderness at the cross, and his humbling himself to death, even death on a cross.

]]> humble, humility, Jesus, example, love, compassion, respect, healing, Pharisees, tenderness No 4 4 3. Humbling Ourselves and Being Exalted full dd6ac0a9-7795-4d18-8da9-19f7868e6be2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9371a218 Examines the first of Jesus’ two teachings on humility, that we must humble ourselves or God will humble us. Considers Jesus’ Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, his rebuke of grand titles, his Parables of Places at the Table and of Becoming Like Children. Explores Jesus’ teaching about welcoming low-status people, finally trusting God to exalt us, rather than seeking to exalt ourselves.

]]> Examines the first of Jesus’ two teachings on humility, that we must humble ourselves or God will humble us. Considers Jesus’ Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, his rebuke of grand titles, his Parables of Places at the Table and of Becoming Like Children. Explores Jesus’ teaching about welcoming low-status people, finally trusting God to exalt us, rather than seeking to exalt ourselves.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:48:35 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 3099 Examines the first of Jesus’ two teachings on humility, that we must humble ourselves or God will humble us. Considers Jesus’ Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, his rebuke of grand titles, his Parables of Places at the Table and of Becoming Like Children. Explores Jesus’ teaching about welcoming low-status people, finally trusting God to exalt us, rather than seeking to exalt ourselves.

]]> humble, humility, meek, parables, pharisee, tax collector, titles, children, exalting No 5 5 4. The Greatness of Humble Service full df2faf3e-1405-4963-98cd-b51d6a0e73f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d400d17 Examines the second of Jesus two teachings on humility, that the greatest disciple is the one who humbly serves. Considers Jesus’ teaching on non-domineering servant leaders, his acted Parable of Washing the Disciples’ Feet, his Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, examples of humble service in the early church, and the importance of a right motive in humility.

]]> Examines the second of Jesus two teachings on humility, that the greatest disciple is the one who humbly serves. Considers Jesus’ teaching on non-domineering servant leaders, his acted Parable of Washing the Disciples’ Feet, his Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, examples of humble service in the early church, and the importance of a right motive in humility.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:51:02 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2126 Examines the second of Jesus two teachings on humility, that the greatest disciple is the one who humbly serves. Considers Jesus’ teaching on non-domineering servant leaders, his acted Parable of Washing the Disciples’ Feet, his Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, examples of humble service in the early church, and the importance of a right motive in humility.

]]> humble, humility, Jesus, disciple, serving, domineer, servant leader, washing disciples' feet, sheep and goats, service, motive No 6 6 5. Humility and Leadership full 6bc4f0a2-cf9b-4e04-ad32-747d87b6e20c https://share.transistor.fm/s/59b2071c How can leaders lead others effectively while still remaining humble? Examines Moses’ leadership, ‘the humblest man in all the earth.’ Considers how assertiveness and planning fit with Christian humility. Gives five cautions for humble leaders, explores Paul’s thorn in the flesh to humble him, and Peter’s teaching on humble leadership.

]]> How can leaders lead others effectively while still remaining humble? Examines Moses’ leadership, ‘the humblest man in all the earth.’ Considers how assertiveness and planning fit with Christian humility. Gives five cautions for humble leaders, explores Paul’s thorn in the flesh to humble him, and Peter’s teaching on humble leadership.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:53:34 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 3182 How can leaders lead others effectively while still remaining humble? Examines Moses’ leadership, ‘the humblest man in all the earth.’ Considers how assertiveness and planning fit with Christian humility. Gives five cautions for humble leaders, explores Paul’s thorn in the flesh to humble him, and Peter’s teaching on humble leadership.

]]> humble, humility, leader, leadership, servant leader, Moses, assertiveness, planning, thorn No 7 7 6. The Humble Lifestyle (Titus) full ce63bdc8-67f9-40d8-acad-2558267f69bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/722da7d0 Follows Paul counsel to Titus on how to teach godly living to new believers on Crete. Explores a set of virtues in the same close orbit as humility – quiet and peacefulness, good deeds and generosity toward the needy, temperance and self-control, respect and honor, submission without servility, and patience, forbearance, and perseverance.

]]> Follows Paul counsel to Titus on how to teach godly living to new believers on Crete. Explores a set of virtues in the same close orbit as humility – quiet and peacefulness, good deeds and generosity toward the needy, temperance and self-control, respect and honor, submission without servility, and patience, forbearance, and perseverance.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:56:26 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 3215 Follows Paul counsel to Titus on how to teach godly living to new believers on Crete. Explores a set of virtues in the same close orbit as humility – quiet and peacefulness, good deeds and generosity toward the needy, temperance and self-control, respect and honor, submission without servility, and patience, forbearance, and perseverance.

]]> humble, humility, godly living, Crete, Titus, virtues, peacefulness, good deeds, generosity, compassion, temperance, self-control, respect, honor, submission, servility, patience, forbearance, perseverance No 8 8 7. Humility and Living Together in Harmony full 638c0c72-d854-4d8e-8ea3-2803f00ed529 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71820b3b Explores a set of virtues related to humility that help people live together: seeking unity, non-judgmentalism, forgiveness vs. retribution, avoiding class distinctions and favoritism, and humility in conditions of abundance. Concludes with John the Baptist’s saying, ‘He must increase and I must decrease.’

]]> Explores a set of virtues related to humility that help people live together: seeking unity, non-judgmentalism, forgiveness vs. retribution, avoiding class distinctions and favoritism, and humility in conditions of abundance. Concludes with John the Baptist’s saying, ‘He must increase and I must decrease.’

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:01:25 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2963 Explores a set of virtues related to humility that help people live together: seeking unity, non-judgmentalism, forgiveness vs. retribution, avoiding class distinctions and favoritism, and humility in conditions of abundance. Concludes with John the Baptist’s saying, ‘He must increase and I must decrease.’

]]> humble, humility, virtues, unity, non-judgmental, forgiveness, retribution, favoritism, racism, wealth, abundance, decrease No 9 9 Bonus: A Christian Litany of Humility bonus d0409572-4a55-47c7-8534-b06a15056881 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f666c7f A litany or corporate prayer that can be read responsively. It is attributed to Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val (1865-1930).

]]> A litany or corporate prayer that can be read responsively. It is attributed to Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val (1865-1930).

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:05:12 -0800 JesusWalk Bible Study Series JesusWalk Bible Study Series 191 A litany or corporate prayer that can be read responsively. It is attributed to Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val (1865-1930).

]]> humble, humility No 10 10 Bonus. Ways the Jews Humbled Themselves bonus 170ac585-26f5-48a8-894f-e415bb081872 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c9f1458 Provides a brief list of Jewish practices that indicated humbling or grief.

]]> Provides a brief list of Jewish practices that indicated humbling or grief.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:06:45 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 94 Provides a brief list of Jewish practices that indicated humbling or grief.

]]> humble, humility No 11 11 Bonus: Employing Self-Harm to Humble Oneself bonus 209ec1ec-80d1-407c-b2cd-1ac76c6600fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/329f3fc9 The Middle Ages saw a number of practices that go beyond fasting and waring sackcloth to humble oneself. Self-harm practices sometimes include self-flagellation, wearing a cilice, etc. These rise from a misinterpretation of Paul's statement about training and self-discipline for the games (2 Corinthians 9:26-27), and are not recommended and show a defective understanding of grace.

]]> The Middle Ages saw a number of practices that go beyond fasting and waring sackcloth to humble oneself. Self-harm practices sometimes include self-flagellation, wearing a cilice, etc. These rise from a misinterpretation of Paul's statement about training and self-discipline for the games (2 Corinthians 9:26-27), and are not recommended and show a defective understanding of grace.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:11:03 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 214 The Middle Ages saw a number of practices that go beyond fasting and waring sackcloth to humble oneself. Self-harm practices sometimes include self-flagellation, wearing a cilice, etc. These rise from a misinterpretation of Paul's statement about training and self-discipline for the games (2 Corinthians 9:26-27), and are not recommended and show a defective understanding of grace.

]]> humble, humility, self-flagellation, cilice, self-discipline, Paul, Middle Ages, grace No 12 12 Bonus: Character Traits that Cluster around Humility and Pride bonus a947362b-d198-4c51-bad6-f74a312e5456 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a3faaaa Provides a helpful way of viewing humility as at the center of interrelated virtues, such as patience, respect, considerateness, non-judgmental, reverent, compassionate, gracious, merciful, generous, hospitable, gentle, lowly, meek, patient, etc.

]]> Provides a helpful way of viewing humility as at the center of interrelated virtues, such as patience, respect, considerateness, non-judgmental, reverent, compassionate, gracious, merciful, generous, hospitable, gentle, lowly, meek, patient, etc.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:15:14 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 207 Provides a helpful way of viewing humility as at the center of interrelated virtues, such as patience, respect, considerateness, non-judgmental, reverent, compassionate, gracious, merciful, generous, hospitable, gentle, lowly, meek, patient, etc.

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