Crosswalk : Humble Yourself Before God

Casey B. Hough
Updated Aug 07, 2026

In keeping with the last warning, we conclude by reflecting upon our need to humble ourselves before God.

Philippians 2:3 instructs us to “do nothing that is motivated by selfishness,” but rather in “humility consider others as more important.”

In the same manner, James 4:7 and 10 teach us of our need to “submit to God” and “humble ourselves before Him” so that we might be “exalted by the Lord.”

1 Peter 5:5-6 echoes the same instruction with the promise that God “gives grace to the humble.”

No matter what situation we find ourselves in, the right response is always humility before God.

We cannot and must not exalt ourselves.

If God desires such exaltation for us, it is up to him.

Our responsibility it so be humble before our God.

Crosswalk : Fear the Lord

Casey B. Hough
Updated Aug 07, 2026

As Christians work by faith to resist the devil, they need not regard him too highly.

The Christian’s highest allegiance must be to God and God alone. This is why the author of Hebrews warns his audience to “serve the Lord in fear and awe” (Hebrews 12:28).

Just like a child should have a healthy fear of the discipline of their parents, it is right and good to have a healthy fear of their Heavenly Father.

We, like the Christians in Philippi, have been called by God to work out our salvation in “fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12) before God, who is the Author and Finisher of our faith.