The humility of Christ is a profound theme woven throughout the New Testament, exemplified most vividly in His willingness to become a servant. This aspect of His character is not only central to His earthly ministry but also serves as a model for Christian conduct.

Philippians 2:5-7
The Apostle Paul provides a theological foundation for understanding Christ's humility in his letter to the Philippians. He writes, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness" (Philippians 2:5-7). Here, Paul emphasizes that Christ, though fully divine, chose to relinquish His divine privileges and assume the role of a servant. This self-emptying, or "kenosis," is a voluntary act of humility, demonstrating His willingness to identify with humanity in its most humble state.

John 13:3-5
The Gospel of John provides a poignant narrative that illustrates Christ's servanthood. During the Last Supper, Jesus performs the menial task of washing His disciples' feet. "Jesus knew that the Father had delivered all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was returning to God. So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him" (John 13:3-5). This act of washing feet, typically reserved for the lowest servant, underscores His humility and His commitment to serving others, even those who would soon betray and abandon Him.

Mark 10:42-45
In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus explicitly teaches His disciples about the nature of true greatness in the Kingdom of God. He contrasts the worldly view of authority with His own example: "But Jesus called them aside and said, 'You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many'" (Mark 10:42-45). Here, Jesus articulates the essence of His mission: service and sacrifice, culminating in His atoning death.

Matthew 20:28
Similarly, in Matthew's Gospel, Jesus reiterates His role as a servant: "Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many" (Matthew 20:28). This statement encapsulates the purpose of His incarnation and the ultimate expression of His humility—His sacrificial death on the cross.

Isaiah 53:11
The prophetic vision of the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53 also foreshadows Christ's humility. "After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities" (Isaiah 53:11). This passage highlights the redemptive aspect of Christ's servanthood, as He bears the sins of humanity, fulfilling the role of the suffering servant prophesied in the Old Testament.

The humility of Christ, as exhibited in His becoming a servant, is a central tenet of Christian theology. It challenges believers to emulate His example of selflessness, service, and sacrifice in their own lives, reflecting the heart of the Gospel message.Matthew 20:28
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
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Luke 22:27
For whether is greater, he that sits at meat, or he that serves? is not he that sits at meat? but I am among you as he that serves.
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Philippians 2:7
But made himself of no reputation, and took on him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
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Introduction
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Abraham, his Trial in Egypt; his Humility
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An Exhortation to Theodore after his Fall. Letter I.
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Faustus States his Objections to the Morality of the Law and the ...
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The Object of Theology
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The Counsel of Gamaliel.
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Jesus Discussed in Jerusalem.
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Luther's Separation from Rome.
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