In considering the word ‘humility’ the websters dictionary states:’the quality or state of being humble.   Whereby the word, ‘humiliating’ is defined as: ‘ extremely destructive to one’s self-respect or dignity.’   Whereas ‘humiliate’ means: ‘to reduce to a lower position in one’s own eyes: mortify.

 The Bible in the book of Proverbs, Chapter 18 verse 12:

12  “Before his downfall a mans heart is haughty, but ‘humility’ goes before honors.”

With Christ as our example we can see He asks no more of us than He did for us.    In the book of Philippians Chapter 2 verses5-11

5 “your attitude must be that of Christ:

6 Though he was in the form of God, he did not deem equality with God something to be grasped at

7 Rather, he emptied himself and took the form of a slave, being born in the likenss of men.

8 He was known to be of human estate, and it was thus he humbled himself, obediently acceptiong even death, death on a cross!

9 Because of this, God highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name above every other name,

10 So that at Jesus’ name every knee must bend in the heavens, on the earth, and under the earth,

11 and every tongue proclaim to the glory of God the Father:

JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!”

So as to not confuse the issue; it was nescessary to define the differnces in the words, Humility, Humilation, humiliate.   It does not make sense to ignore the comparatives of these words, when though similar, they are vastly different.   Two, are of evil discord, and one of goodness, Humility, to be humble.   Think of it:  Is there anything more beautiful than one who is greatly talented and blessed, to be humble before the many, and anything more loathing than he who boasts of arrogance.   For one is of God and another of evil.   For we can find in the book of Sirach chapter 1 verse 24 :

24   “For fear of thee Lord is wisdom and culture; loyal humility is his delight.”

Whereas in the same book same chapter, we find in verses 27-29

27 “Exalt not yourself lest you fall and bring upon you dishonor;

28 For then the Lord will reveal your secrets and publicly cast you down,

29 Because you approached the fear of the Lord with your heart full of guile.”

Duties Toward God:Sirach Chapter 2 verses1-6

1 “My son, when you come to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for trials

2 Be sincere of heart and steadfast, undisturbed in time of adversity.

3 Cling to him, forsake him not thus will your future be great.

4 Accept whatever befalls you, in crushing misfortune be patient;

5 For in fire gold is tested, and worthy men in the crucible of humiliation.

6 Trust God and he will help you make straight your ways and hope in him.”