Matthew 23:12
For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Matthew 23 · Words of Christ are set in red.
One song meets this passage
“I stay modest 'bout it, ayy, she elaborate it, ayy”
HUMBLE. · Kendrick Lamar
strains against Matthew 23:12
Claiming modesty while listing accomplishments and status symbols is self-exaltation, which Jesus says will be brought low rather than rewarded.
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