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1 Peter 5:5
“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.”

Humility is not a personality trait—it is a spiritual garment. Peter does not tell believers to feel humble, but to be clothed with humility. Clothing is something we intentionally put on, something visible that shapes how we are perceived. Revival begins when humility becomes our chosen posture, not our accidental reaction.

The language Peter uses is striking. “All of you be subject one to another.” This dismantles hierarchy-driven pride and entitlement. In the church, no one stands above submission. Authority exists, but humility governs how authority is exercised and received. Revival restores mutual submission—the willingness to listen, defer, and serve without demanding recognition.

Pride is not merely unattractive; it is resisted by God Himself. That is sobering. God does not ignore pride—He opposes it. Meanwhile, grace flows freely toward the humble. Revival is always accompanied by increased grace because revived people walk low before God and one another.

Humility changes how we speak. It softens tone, restrains assumptions, and creates space for understanding. It refuses to dominate conversations or demand the last word. A humble believer is teachable, not threatened by correction or disagreement.

Humility also strengthens unity. Pride fractures; humility binds. When believers choose humility, conflicts de-escalate and relationships stabilize. Revival flourishes in environments where humility is valued more than winning.

On this Lord’s Day, ask yourself not merely what you believe, but how you carry yourself among God’s people. Are you clothed with humility—or with defensiveness, control, or self-importance?

Ask God today to dress you in humility. Where humility reigns, grace abounds. And where grace abounds, relationships are healed.