Humility Illustrations

86 illustrations evoking humility

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Nature Illustration: Harvest and Gratitude

Consider harvest and gratitude in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. John 1:1-5 reframes harvest and gratitude with wonder, humility, and...

John 1:1-5
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Nature Illustration: Harvest and Gratitude

Consider harvest and gratitude in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Revelation 21:1-5 reframes harvest and gratitude with wonder, humili...

Revelation 21:1-5
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Nature Illustration: Rain, Dew, and God’s Word

Consider rain, dew, and god’s word in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Colossians 1:15-20 reframes rain, dew, and god’s word with wonde...

Colossians 1:15-20
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Nature Illustration: Seasons of Growth and Rest

Consider seasons of growth and rest in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Romans 1:20 reframes seasons of growth and rest with wonder, hu...

Romans 1:20
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Science Illustration: Earth Sciences and God’s Providence

Consider earth sciences and god’s providence in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Job 38:1-7 reframes earth sciences and god’s providenc...

Job 38:1-7
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Science Illustration: Astronomy and the Heavens Declare

Consider astronomy and the heavens declare in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Job 38:1-7 reframes astronomy and the heavens declare wi...

Job 38:1-7
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Nature Illustration: Ants and Small Wisdoms

Consider ants and small wisdoms in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Psalm 19:1-6 reframes ants and small wisdoms with wonder, humility,...

Psalm 19:1-6
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Nature Illustration: Mountains, Valleys, and Pilgrimage

Consider mountains, valleys, and pilgrimage in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Hebrews 11:1-3 reframes mountains, valleys, and pilgrim...

Hebrews 11:1-3
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Nature Illustration: Shepherding, Flocks, and Care

Consider shepherding, flocks, and care in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Psalm 104:24-30 reframes shepherding, flocks, and care with ...

Psalm 104:24-30
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Science Illustration: Limits of Human Knowledge

Consider limits of human knowledge in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Matthew 6:25-34 reframes limits of human knowledge with wonder, ...

Matthew 6:25-34
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Science Illustration: Learning from Failure

Consider learning from failure in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Psalm 104:24-30 reframes learning from failure with wonder, humility...

Psalm 104:24-30
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Nature Illustration: Light and Darkness

Consider light and darkness in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Matthew 6:25-34 reframes light and darkness with wonder, humility, and ...

Matthew 6:25-34
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The Spiritual Father's Guidance - Orthodox (Proverbs 3:5-6)

In Orthodox tradition, believers often have a spiritual father—a trusted guide for the soul's journey. This isn't replacing trust in God but embodying it: God guides through the wisdom of elders. "Lea...

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Grace Against Meritocracy - Progressive (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Our culture worships meritocracy: you get what you earn, you deserve what you have. But Ephesians 2:8-9 subverts this idol: "Not by works, so that no one can boast." Grace undermines the myth that the...

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