The gospel in words: 'Humility,' Part 3

Published: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 12:05 a.m. MDT
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Fourth in a series on the "ity" words. Third part on the word "humility."

"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time." (1 Peter 5:6)

Last week we discussed the elusiveness of humility and how we become humble by subordinating our will and intentions to God and others. Indispensable to humility is putting off the natural man. This is a precondition to receiving the saving knowledge God has prepared to give to those who come down in the depths of humility.

Read the full column on MormonTimes.com.

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