What Real Humility Looks Like | James 4:10–17

What Real Humility Looks Like | James 4:10–17

July 12, 2026 · 35 min

Humility is one of those words that's easy to talk about and hard to practice. In this message from James 4:10–17, Dr. Abidan Shah walks through what real humility looks like — both in our relationship with God and with the people around us. The vertical aspect, humbling yourself before God and recognizing that every blessing you have comes from him, is the foundation. But the horizontal aspect, how you treat and talk about others, is where most people struggle.Dr. Shah connects James's teaching on humility to the night Jesus wrapped a towel around himself and washed his disciples' feet — and lands on one of the most sobering verses in the passage: to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. Real humility isn't just an attitude. It shows up in what you say, how you serve, and what you do with what you already know.Dr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. Join the family: https://abidanshah.com/join-the-family/~~~~GIVE: https://abidanshah.com/give/BOOKS: https://abidanshah.com/books/LISTEN LATER: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clearview-today-with-dr-abidan-shah/id1651006506

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Dr. Abidan Shah is a New Testament text critic, author, professor, and pastor of Clearview Church in North Carolina. His desire is to make biblical scholarship accessible and applicable to all people.