Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are those who feel poor in spiritual things, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Luke 1:51-53
He has done mighty deeds with His arm. He has scattered those that are proud in the purpose of their hearts.
Luke 18:13-14
But the tax-collector stood at a distance and would not even lift his eyes to heaven, but continued to beat his breast, and say, 'O God, have mercy on me, a sinner!'
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Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are those who feel poor in spiritual things, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Luke 1:51
He has done mighty deeds with His arm. He has scattered those that are proud in the purpose of their hearts.
Luke 18:13
But the tax-collector stood at a distance and would not even lift his eyes to heaven, but continued to beat his breast, and say, 'O God, have mercy on me, a sinner!'
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Matthew 23:12
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.