 C.S. Lewis said, Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It's thinking of yourself less. Many people confuse self-hatred or low self-esteem with humility. Proverbs 22.4 says, Humility is the fear of the Lord. Humility isn't denying that you have value or ability. Humility isn't self-criticism or even shyness. Humility is the sober assessment of oneself in reference to God. Humble yourselves before the Lord and He will lift you up in honor. When we keep our focus on God, His greatness reminds us of our frailty and His love reminds us that He values us. Both of these realities bring us to the balanced self-assessment that is humility. Humility is lowliness of mind, awe of God, selflessness and the acknowledgement of our need for Him.