This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility, teachability, and staying low before the Lord to avoid falling into moral failures or leading a double life. It highlights the need for genuine dependence on God's grace, prioritizing relationship with the Lord over ministry, maintaining open communication with one's spouse, and avoiding unhealthy patterns that can lead to destructive behaviors. The message underscores the significance of heeding warnings from God and being attentive to caution signs along the spiritual journey.

In this sermon, the preacher reflects on his own experiences and the importance of humility and submission before God. He emphasizes the need for grace and the willingness to be used by God. The preacher also discusses the consequences of stubbornness and the importance of listening to God's reproof. He concludes by highlighting the power of brokenness and surrender in the lives of biblical figures like Saul, Jacob, and Peter.

St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of humility and correction when mistakes are made while reciting Psalms, responsories, antiphons, or lessons. He highlights the need for individuals to humble themselves before all by making satisfaction for their errors, rather than facing a greater punishment for not correcting their mistakes through humility. St. Benedict also mentions that boys, in particular, should be disciplined with physical correction for such faults.

Flavius Josephus preaches about King Herod's zealous administration, enactment of severe laws, and controversial punishments, leading to hatred and accusations within his family. Despite his magnificence in building cities, temples, and sponsoring grand festivals, Herod's harshness towards his sons and subjects reveals a complex nature driven by ambition and a desire for honor. The sermon also highlights the embassages sent to Caesar concerning the mistreatment of Jews in Asia and Libya by the Greeks, showcasing the struggles faced by the Jewish community in foreign lands.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the paradox of spiritual victory through humility, illustrating that true strength lies not in direct confrontation but in surrendering to God. He explains that our instinct to confront enemies head-on often leads to failure, while a humble approach confounds adversaries and invites divine assistance. Tozer highlights biblical examples, such as Jacob's defeat before his encounter with Esau, showing that God often conquers our enemies by first conquering us. This humbling process positions us for God's intervention, ensuring victory is secured from eternity. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to embrace humility as a pathway to divine support and triumph.

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of responding humbly to God's word, using the example of King Josiah who, upon hearing the neglected word of God, humbly tore his clothes and wept before the Lord, escaping the judgment deserved by the rebellious people. Josiah's blessings of grace were a result of his tender heart towards God's word, in contrast to the hardhearted response of the Israelites in Zechariah's day who faced great wrath for refusing to heed God's word. Josiah's humility and meekness before God's word allowed him to experience God's grace and avoid the calamity that was to come upon the land.

George Fox emphasizes the importance of gathering in the Fear of the Lord, being attentive to the Light of Jesus Christ, and waiting in humility to experience the Life and Power of Truth in community. He urges overseers to be diligent in watching over the church, supporting the weak, and promoting purity among believers. Fox warns against pride, hastiness, and following personal wills, highlighting the need to wait on the Lord for clear guidance and to remain faithful in one's designated place of service.

Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of humility and being willing to humble ourselves under God's mighty hand, as God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Spiritual exaltation comes from humbling ourselves and accepting joyfully the circumstances God sends into our lives. Through the example of Henry Suso, we learn the power of being broken and humble like Jesus, even in the face of misunderstanding, false accusations, and public humiliation.

George Fox preaches about the power of the Lord spreading over the world in praise, acknowledging God as the Lord of heaven and earth, peace, joy, glory, mercy, strength, life, and power over death. He contrasts the many lords and gods of the world with the one true God and Lord Jesus Christ, calling for humility and the exaltation of the Lord above all. Fox urges individuals to strive to put down pride and honor within themselves so that the Lord of heaven and earth may be exalted.

St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of humility in the life of a monk, highlighting the sixth degree of humility which involves being content with the poorest and worst of everything. He encourages monks to consider themselves as bad and worthless workmen in every task assigned to them, echoing the words of the Prophet who humbly acknowledges his nothingness and lack of understanding, comparing himself to a beast of burden in the presence of God.

James Bourne emphasizes the importance of genuine faith that produces fruit, warning against a superficial profession of religion that lacks substance. He encourages introspection and testing of one's faith, highlighting the value of godly fear and humility in true religion. Bourne prays for spiritual and physical healing, urging the recipient to prioritize their soul's well-being over worldly concerns. He shares that temporal setbacks can lead to a deeper reflection on spiritual matters and a reordering of priorities, ultimately leading to God's blessings and guidance.