When people mention humility, it often seems that they talk mainly about its absence in people, rather than its presence. In some groups, reference to genuine humility is so rare that one might wonder if it could even be recognized if it did exist. Genuine humility doesn't draw attention to itself, so it has a tendency to be overlooked by people. Of course, there are times people do not see it, because it is truly absent. But perhaps the greatest problem for many is that they have a false or distorted idea of what humility is.
Some people believe that humility consists of merely belittling themselves.
When we look at the life of Jesus or the apostle Paul, we do not see this focus. Look at the examples in the Bible of genuine humility. And when they did it, it always caused problems for Jesus. And when the apostle Paul did wonderful things, he always gave God the credit for what was done. He may have often admitted his weaknesses, but he also acknowledged God's strength.