When Humility Looks Like Arrogance | Lesson 7 of Drawing Near | Study with John Bevere

God desires for all to know Him. But there are certain individuals who attract His attention more than others.
In this lesson, I talk about on a journey through Scripture to learn from those who experienced God in outstanding ways while also identifying the traits that distinguished them.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Lesson Teaser
0:14 - Foundation Scriptures
1:39 - Why I Avoided Christians
2:18 - When Humility Is Mistaken as Arrogance
8:06 - The Three Aspects of Humility
22:40 - How We Perceive Ministry: This Is Not Arriving
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Amen!!!

[@pattyanderson7373]

I love this definition... The Hebrew word anavah is what we translate as “humility,” but the literal definition of anavah is to occupy your God-given space in the world-to not overestimate yourself or your abilities, but to not underestimate them either.

[@emsyourlife]

Yes I had this revelation too, it doesn’t glorify God to underestimate your talents etc. that’s how I ended up around associates that were a hindrance because I wanted to be “humble”

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Thank you for explaining that word , most helpful and Hopeful❤️☄️✝️🐑🌍🙏🔥🙌☄️

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I was crying in my room, with scars and bruises, and He heard my cry to Him, I got healed, I have a stable job and a healthy pregnant wife! And we're expecting a boy, and it's all because of Him. Praise the good ol' God

[@timetodie571]

Thank you. I used to judge myself harshly because a guy jealous of me made me feel like i was arrogant. All I did was say no to drinking women and other things i didn't feel comfortable with. He said i think im better than everyone. I just humbly stood firm on my beliefs.

[@LMike2004]

Ambassadors for Christ are bold and confident for the Lord, not of themselves. Often confused with arrogance.

[@hsrryobrien993]

Be humble, or you'll stumble.

[@poeticsun645]

This video has popped upin my feed before today but I was drawn to watch it this time. I'm only 11 minutes through but I need to comment now. I'm a 45 year old man that was born again during an overdose 5 years ago. The revelation I was given while watching this video was that I have allowed pride to block the blessing of God over my life to such a degree that I saw the person God was blessing me through as the prideful one. Im so thankful to have the opportunity to repent of this ugly sin. Thank you!

[@McSmurfy]

Since following Jesus, I've been seeing how easily pride comes into my life whether it's thinking I know more than my brother or feeling good about not making mistakes other make. I've been pointing out whenever these feelings/thoughts came up and working to stay humble, I don't know everything and don't need to point out I know more than someone else or prove to be better. You explain well and pray that God help others who also struggle with pride and that we humble ourselves more.

[@shantolfreebourne8723]

God bless you for sharing your honest testimony, many times though filled with various different type of pride instead of admitting one would deflect or justify it. I rarely here this thou. 🙏

[@amyrenee1361]

Jesus is not God, so it makes sense that following him might actually turn you away from God.

[@McSmurfy]

@@amyrenee1361 But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him. When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:15‭-‬17 NKJV Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He shall give His angels charge over you,’ and, ‘In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.’ ” Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’ ” Matthew 4:5‭-‬7 NKJV God the father, Son and Holy spirit are one and if you read the New Testament you'll see the truth, hope you see the truth.

[@MissMcD]

​​@@McSmurfyI'm dealing with this right now! I gotta figure out how to knock myself down. 😖😔I don't point them out to others but just having the thought of being better than because I don't do the things I see others doing...I feel like God hears those thoughts therefore I still feel convicted

[@McSmurfy]

@@MissMcD Don't worry because since the time of posting the comment, this is easier now but the biggest thing is to identify the pride coming in an stopping it. Since doing this I've been more aware of my thoughts and everytime I take it and give it to God, then when I pray I ask to stay humble. Then the other step when talking with someone, is I first think that person might know more than me and secondly remind myself that Jesus never would feel better than others for knowing something others do not. I hope this might help and will pray for you to overcome this too, because it's something that's gotten in the way or caused problems with people in my life previously (sometimes me included).

[@thewellorderedthing]

Never Allow the gifting on my life to go beyond the character you develop in me..... God bless you for this timely word...

[@OfftheChainz]

I felt this. I pray for the same in my life.

[@mercedesroth197]

If you are trying to empress anybody? You're not being humble. Thank You Jesus.

[@jareya]

Amen

[@michaellemmen]

Impress

[@eisenhower9069]

Yes

[@YTuser874]

@@michaellemmenare you trying to impress by proving that you know how to spell impress? Lol

[@JJBeauvais]

So refreshing I’ve been accused of arrogance so many times but God is always silencing those who are truly the arrogant ones. Whenever I was arrogant the Lord rebuked me But whenever I was humble the church rebuked me faithfully

[@brittanygollop1421]

That pray is really it God thank you for sharing this. "Never allow the character of my life go beyond the character you develop in me.

[@bellastone-le9eb]

Thank you so much for doing this video. When I was a new believer I thought I had to put on that passive behaviors and boy did God break me of that! Now humility in my life looks more like speaking truth when the wicked try to oppress. Using meekness and strength of Gods word I stand firm in love and truth in a circumstance and not in acting humble, spineless and weak. When we act weak, we get devoured by our enemies which is a bad witness of our Lord.

[@chaimomma9198]

This!

[@Elisabethbabcock]

When you said consider David I was reminded of the Lord saying to the enemy in Job have you considered my servant job.

[@MightyWomanOfGod9050]

Wow, this has happened to me with my family! I get called arrogant all the time especially when sharing what the Lord has shown me! Even my own experiences with the Lord gets the same accusations! When it says "a future and a hope" that is speaking of our eternity with Jesus. He IS our hope! Our reward! The tribulation is about to begin along with the rapture of the Bride prior! Maranatha!

[@redzin8818]

Perhaps those people aren't meant to hear those things because they're for you. They can't operate on The same level as you.❤

[@alysharoberts2453]

I'm dealing with this right now too! My family proclaims that they are believers, yet don't show fruit, and think of me as "holier than thou" when I talk about obeying Jesus. I can no longer be around people who claim Jesus yet deliberately go against Him even when they know it's wrong, and not say anything. I always try to speak humbly and out of kindness (if I even have the boldness to at that time 🤦 it's hard lol) and I get looked down on. But I know I just need to keep following what Jesus says no matter what. Be bold for Him, even if it's hard with family. I'm learning how to stop people pleasing and please Him instead ❤️ you got this!

[@alisanina]

Happens all the time to me!!! As soon as I say anything they use passive aggression and ad hominem to call me arrogant. I refuse for them to try to keep me small. God is my Father! My confidence is in him, therefore I speak and move to obey him! Keep growing with the Holy Father! Keep obeying him. We will ALL have to answer for our afflictions one day. ❤

[@ernestgillam9992]

I definitely need to be more humble after hearing this word. Thank you Lord

[@genevievereinemendouga8229]

I love the sentence: "the reason your name is in this book you wrote is only because you are the first person who read it " thank u servant of God

[@hielisong783]

Thanks for reminding me with this verse, “Do not try to impress others”… And I really think we have to stop comparing with others… Thank u, God bless u, brother John.

[@alisanina]

❤ Thank you for being obedient to our Holy Father!

[@carlafranke7071]

"You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain" (Exodus 20:7). Geez, gosh, oh my goodness are all euphemisms for OMG. I am struggling with this a lot right now so it stood out to me.

[@kaifagontinas]

Humility is recognizing you are nothing without God.

[@lluvleylex9358]

Humble people are chosen one ☝️

[@markhansel2904]

I so appreciate this teaching. The Lord is showing me that the rubber meets the road when I draw near to God. When I don't I am walking in pride, and God resists me. When I do draw near to him he sweetly draws near to me. Then he can raise me up to the high and holy place where he lives in eternity and I can see and live life from his eternal perspective. What an awesome privilege, yet my pride so quickly despises and sabotages it. God please draw me and give me grace to always draw near to you!!!

[@groundedfitness2685]

John I’m so happy to have come across your videos. I’ve had one foot in the Christian life and one in the world. I’ve been reading your book The Awe of God and reading the Bible, praying and confessing. The Lord truly is changing me day by day I have to admit it hasn’t been easy. We need to hear more preaching of the Word as you, through the Holy Spirit, are doing. I look forward to getting more of your books. Thank you and God bless you sir 🙏

[@josephbohannon6283]

Love how he brings out the timeline in Paul’s ministry - least of the apostles to saints to sinners - in his reaching the heart of God in humility! I’d never seen it in the progression like that before! So good!

[@decazuliekajuen7579]

Humility is adjusting to what GOD Said. For example, if GOD Tells me, "You're beautiful", if I'm really humble, I'll Say, "I'm beautiful" because saying "I'm not" or "I'm ugly" is pride. Or worse, rebellion. 😇😇😇

[@phillipkimbro7807]

AMEN! IF NOT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD IN ME THAT CHANGES MY VIEW OF ME!! THANK YOU JESUS I WOULD BE ABSOLUTELY LOST WITHOUT YOU 🙏 🙌🏽 ❤️ 😌!

[@trueg115]

The times ive had to be the most humble before God and men have also been the times ive been seen as prideful by the ones that do not understand, ironically. Only further humbling the self and purifying the soul so that true humility would be created and not be dependent on if someone thinks it's humble or not.

[@alisanina]

I resonate.

[@rachellemcculloch6411]

There was a season in my life (2011) where I was getting up in the middle of the night to pray. I was continually humbling myself and in prayer. I told the Lord I just wanted to please him. I asked him what I should do. I remember it so clearly...He said "Keep my commandments. And they are not grevious". The next day my mom called me and shared with a video called "Identity Crisis" by Jim Staley. My world has changed for the better. I humbled that He has chosen me to share His truth with. I also thank my wonderful mother, for she raised my siblings and I in the fear of the Lord. Psalm 119:142 The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul. Yahweh bless you and your ministry!

[@clairepurcell7577]

Yeah I relate!! I think truly fearing the lord above all else, this can come across as thinking I'm too special to follow social rules or norms. It's not my intention at all. I'm terrified for this world--for my family, myself and others of what doing the wrong things will lead to, of destruction and ruin, above the world's opinion or what someone thinks of me---and if heaven forbid i'm doing something thats going to hurt me and put others at risk, and I can't see it, I would want someone on earth to be courageous enough to tell me too.

[@WWJ617]

So true and so insightful. Well said, how come no one else thought to talk about this?

[@nanadwumah9096]

God bless you Sir 😌❤️. From the bottom of my heart, God bless you

[@BisePeckMulumba]

We all have to be humble so as to see God's grace

[@home8630]

The problem with humility that needs to be addressed. The nations are abusive along with the churches, Christians and different people are abusive not only that, but predatory towards the humble and those that embrace humility. You get treated like the lowest of the low. Also God showed me in 2003 I use to pray and cry to God, that I was not humble enough and then He showed me that my life makes and keeps me humble to the point, you don't even know that you are. He also showed me there is a false humility that is just plain awful and gave to me not to embrace it or go after it, but to stand against it. That was ages ago, For me because I also embrace honesty, and at present, I am dealing with communication and being able to give a true witness and be totally honest, and if I can't be that about my self, then I certainly can't be that with God and others. And some people automatically accuse you of being arrogant and conceited, when in truth you are being honest and you don't want to be a false witness. God makes the humble deal with the pride, arrogant, conceited, and the list goes on. Sometimes its hard to get the help you need, or to have any relationship with anyone, because you put yourself last, or everyone puts you last, not only you but also your nation. I would like people to stop treating the humble like garbage and if we need help, then you need to listen and help, particularly in this current climate when there is all this wipe out going on. So for me I don't aim for the heights, I love the truth when God lowers His ear to hear the earth, or wisdom bows her ear to hear the earth, and I would love it if a whole bunch of people lowered there ear to listen, it would make everything a whole bunch better. My humility I embrace and was gifted with, is not humble so we can get something, or be in the high and lofty, that is awful, we don't embrace if you are humble God will do this and that, no you are humble because you value being humble, you submit, because you value submission its different, and you need to repent, because what you are saying about humility and how to be humble is awful and its false.

[@janayalaude4722]

Great perspective, God bless you! I think that’s what makes false humility so deceiving. Some people only submit because they know that God promises greatness but that’s not true submission if you are only in it for the praise.

[@fernandosallaberry7199]

Thank you so much for in depth biblical analysis 🧐 between arrogance and humility! So thorough. JB, you’re such an amazing Bible teacher. In Proverbs, it says let others exalt you, and not yourself the Awe of God was extraordinary! Thanks again.

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I started following all your platforms once I heard 22:55 Amen 🙏🏽

[@helenbostock2350]

It's human being nature and we put our nature down for his.

[@saimanda_]

Wow! This is such a blessed word like a cool river on a hot day ❤

[@veronicadegefu]

wow, Lord! What a message?! THANK YOU!

[@transmundane_]

You can see the love of God formed in Paul when he says I wish that I could be cut off that the Jewish people would know Jesus as messiah. That is the heart of Jesus. Wow!! Great teaching man of God.

[@vanderwaltswart536]

What an absolute wonderful revelation. Just love that. Makes me feeling quite different about myself.

[@AccountabiliTei]

This a so timely. 00:00 to 00:09 I considered what Paul says: “follow me as I follow Christ” and I’ve always thought to myself “… wait a minute… What?” LOL

[@scottalan5972]

HalleluYah. I highly recommend any believer to read Andrew Murray's book called Humility.

[@Maxshinzu]

Thank you for this. I've been struggling with my relationship with God not knowing that I still have pride unbeknownst to me. Thanks be to God for opening my heart and eyes through this video.

[@bluewaterLily724]

I've had a lot of breaking, but by the grace of God He was by my side long before I ever knew it. He kept me and held me and still does. This teaching is precious and timely for me 🤍

[@phillipkimbro7807]

AMEN!! THE CHARACTER YOU ARE CREATING IN ME! YOUR HUMILITY IS MY TEACHER!!!

[@donnahendrickson4442]

Excellent Bible study. 📚👍👍👍I just love it. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.🙏✝️🙌🙏✝️🙌

[@jareya]

Powerful teaching. God bless you Sir

[@viktoriaszabo4956]

Thanks for feeding us. So needed. I've been following your entire family from Canada...just love your obedience to Him and how transparent you are. As a single mother of three it means a lot to me to see how you balanced through life while serving God and there you are, all your kids have the love of God and the fear of God. Thank you John! Praise the Lord!

[@govindrajgudle-yj7rt]

Tears flowing from eyes as i reached the ending.😭👏

[@anonymous30031]

Thank you man. I'm so blessed through you!

[@JohnBevereTV]

Wow! I love hearing that God's using these messages to minister to you.

[@messianic959]

Great job John, keep preaching the good word

[@missadug]

Thank you so much for your ministry. I learned of you from a friend of mine. I respect the longevity you have had in ministry, I am able to glean so much from you and Lisa's wisdom on so many subjects. Thank you again!

[@doriaenamorado6797]

I guess the less proud we are the more God will draw near to us

[@hollymorhart6990]

Amen! ❤️🙏🏼✝️🙌🏼🎉❤️❤️❤️

[@elempoimen]

Good word, John. Good stuff for me to hear today.

[@strivefortruthsoldiersarise47]

Man, this is soooo good. I really needed this. Thank you, and bless you!!

[@KarolinaJ94]

No words. So powerful. Thank you. God is good ♡

[@zinhlemaluleke1627]

wow that was so good

[@miguel.ledesmaledesma1790]

I have thought this for a while but you explained it perfectly. Thank you and May GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR MINISTRY ❤🙏🏾.

[@space2079]

Jesus is the LORD!

[@helenbostock2350]

He humble because he come fresh

[@StraightUpProductions]

God bless you for your obedience brother. This was truly a blessing.

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The last shot 🥹🥹🥹

[@jeannygascon241]

Love this teaching. Thank you so much. God bless! Greetings with love from the Philippines.

[@samanthaj6225]

The Lord’s hand is upon you. Thank you for your obedience. Watching these videos I feel like a Christian in kindergarten class. The Lord has me in a season of humility, and faith. He’s been speaking to me all week but I just wasn’t understanding. Your videos gave me another perspective. I’ve felt so much grace and love from God hearing the word from you. God is alive, God is moving.

[@geoffsansom]

Great teaching, thank you

[@janettequinones2182]

Great teaching!!! Thank you for this! Have a blessed day!

[@jolantasupranova9086]

💎🙏♥️💞😇😇thank ypu John Bevere!💎

[@danny-li6io]

Humility never looks like arrogance

[@doriaenamorado6797]

I desire God more when I tell myself who God is and little of what he has done for me. For example, God loves you so much that he wants to spend time with you and it's like I'm falling more in love with God.

[@user-nz1rl4gz7v]

Amen. I would rather finish well!

[@mrsebanks]

Great teaching !!!

[@hrafnhildurlarusdottir6671]

Hallelujah ❤

[@mercymwaura-cl6uv]

This is so powerful... Thank you Lord

[@jvkingempanad]

thanks John!

[@davidstarlet]

AMEN

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I am so excited to hear John Bevere! Love his books and teaching!!!

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Remember me please in prayer 🙏

[@annettevanzyl2397]

Thank you this was very timely for me!

[@davidngullie298]

Amen. Subscribed

[@AdrianoGiovanni]

💚🙏 Amen 🙏💚

[@kjc7244]

Wow I have been thinking a lot about this recently!

[@genevievereinemendouga8229]

I love to listen to your teachings discovered on KZbin yesterday...

[@chriszablocki2460]

Look. I'll humble myself to God. Actual God. Good talk.

[@chriszablocki2460]

And be civil at church.

[@TheGodsgarden]

I loved it!! Wonderful study!! Thank you Pr John. You and Lisa are a blessing in my life. All the way from Brazil. May He continue to bless your lives, ministry and family.❤

[@tuckersellers7421]

So good!

[@julieokonji1278]

Amen🙏

[@Chosengirl1]

Thank you Jesus for wisdom, Texas brisket word, good meat.

[@natalieohlsson7777]

I’ve been saying this lately! I’m doing a study on John eight, and the Pharisees were so offended by the confidence that Jesus had! They accused him of what they are. But he was simply telling the truth.

[@LtrishaMartina]

Thank you ❤️

[@edwarddebone402]

Steer clear of John Bevere! Another ‘me’ centred message no doubt.

[@songsofthespirit]

Sounds like you didn’t listen to him

[@seus2731]

eye opening

[@abigailgarber3296]

Thank you for your ministry!

[@catherinewanjohi502]

Hi brother John, greatings from France! thank you for this lesson about humility, it's full of Revelation, l just bought your two wonderful books ( GOD where are You, and The AWE OF GOD). Can't wait to read. God bless you🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️.

[@JohnBevereTV]

I pray God uses these messages to minister to you! Thank you for your kind words.

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

The story of the Israelites entering the Promised land, I felt was more about trusting God and believing than anything else. The 10 saying, "no, there are giants there, they will kill us" didn't trust God's ability to protect them, whereas Joshua and Caleb took God at His word. If God says go, we will be victorious; God was angry about that and the Israelites did not enter the Promised land until that whole generation of nay-sayers had died, ("40" yrs). Then Caleb and Joshua led the Israelites into the Promised land and they entered victoriously.

[@annamcg928]

Oh how I needed this!

[@Brianna-yh7iy]

This was great. I learned a lot. Thank you

[@JohnJohnson-rc6ci]

Mazel Tov. Thank you John. Very well spoken and presented. A most timely encounter here. May YHVH open doors for this message to reach all He chooses in Messiah Yeshua. Shalom.