Bible Verses About Humility for When a Child Turns Away
When you're when a child turns away, the Bible's wisdom about humility becomes deeply personal. These carefully selected KJV scriptures bring together God's timeless truth about humility with the specific comfort and guidance you need for when a child turns away. Let these verses anchor your heart in faith.
15 Scriptures About Humility for When a Child Turns Away
"Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up."
"By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life."
"Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
"And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted."
"He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"
"Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;"
"When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom."
"Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
"For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones."
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
"And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him."
"Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children."
"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
"I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread."
A Prayer for Humility When When a Child Turns Away
Lord, I release my child into Your hands. Pursue them with Your love, protect them from harm, and bring them home to You. Give me patience, faith, and the strength to keep praying. Amen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible say about humility when when a child turns away?
The Bible offers many verses about humility that are especially meaningful when when a child turns away. Key scriptures include Philippians 2:3-4, James 4:10, Proverbs 22:4, which remind us of God's faithfulness.
What is the best Bible verse about humility for someone when a child turns away?
Philippians 2:3-4 is a powerful verse: "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own …" This verse speaks directly to those seeking humility during this season.