MAIN SCRIPTURE: 

Blessed are the humble, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:5

OUTLINE: 

1. Five characteristics of humble people 
   • A humble person is repentant (Luke 18:9-14)
   • A humble person is gentle (Genesis 13:8-9 Abram's example)
   • A humble person is self-controlled (2 Timothy 1:7)
   • A humble person is teachable (Proverbs 15:31) 
   • A humble person is selfless (Philippians 2:3-4)
2. Jesus is the ultimate example of humility (Philippians 2:5-11)
3. What does it mean to "inherit the earth"?
   • All the earth belongs to the Lord (Psalm 24:1-2)
   • The Lord will destroy evildoers but gift the land to the humble (Psalm 37:9-11)
4. Applications 
   • Care for others first 
   • Be gentle with your words
   • Ask for feedback
   • Humble yourself before God

Bottomline: God will humble the proud but the humble will inherit the earth.