"Wise in Heart" -Yet Humble - Conclusion of How Jehovah Proves to Be Humble

It is worth noting that there is a distinction between humility and modesty.  Modesty is a beautiful quality for faithful humans to cultivate.  Like humility, it is associated with wisdom.  For example, Proverbs 11:2 says:  "Wisdom is with the modest ones."  However, the Bible never speaks of Jehovah as being modest. Why not?  Modesty as used in the Scriptures, suggests a proper awareness of one's own limitations.  The Almighty has no limitations except for those he imposes upon himself because of his own righteous standards.  (Mark 10:27; Titus 1:2)  Furthermore, as the Most High, he is subject to no one.  So the concept of modesty simply does not apply to Jehovah. 

However, Jehovah is humble and mild.  He teaches his servants that mildness is essential to the true wisdom.  His Word speaks of "mildness that belongs to wisdom." (James 3:13) Consider Jehovah's example in this regard.

Next time: "Wise in Heart"-Yet Humble -Jehovah Humbly Delegates and Listens

From the book: Draw Close to Jehovah