“It is better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.” – Proverbs 16:19
Bible Verses About Fame
Proverbs 25:27 – Pursuing fame can lead to weighty pride.
“It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.” – Proverbs 25:27
Matthew 6:1 – Almsgiving should not be for fame.
“Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise, you have no reward from your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 6:1
1 John 2:15 – The love of the world leads us from God’s will.
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” – 1 John 2:15
1 Timothy 6:9-10 – The desire for fame can lead to ruin.
“But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.” – 1 Timothy 6:9-10
Luke 14:11 – Humility is favored in God’s eyes.
“For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” – Luke 14:11
Jeremiah 9:23-24 – Glorying in wisdom, might, and riches is misplaced.
“Thus says the Lord: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me.” – Jeremiah 9:23-24
Romans 12:3 – Think humbly of ourselves.
“For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly.” – Romans 12:3
Galatians 1:10 – Pleasing people leads us away from God.
“For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.” – Galatians 1:10
Proverbs 11:2 – Pride brings shame, humility brings wisdom.
“When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom.” – Proverbs 11:2
James 4:10 – Humble yourselves before God.
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” – James 4:10
1 Peter 5:5 – God favors the humble and resists the proud.
“Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for ‘God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'” – 1 Peter 5:5
Psalm 119:36 – Asking God to incline your heart towards His ways.
“Incline my heart to Your testimonies, and not to covetousness.” – Psalm 119:36
Proverbs 18:12 – Before honor comes humility.
“Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honor is humility.” – Proverbs 18:12
Matthew 20:26-28 – Greatness comes through serving.
“Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant.” – Matthew 20:26-28
Philippians 2:3 – Value others above yourselves.
“Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.” – Philippians 2:3
Luke 9:25 – Losing one’s life for Christ is gaining true life.
“For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost?” – Luke 9:25
Mark 8:36 – Seeking worldly acclaim yields no eternal reward.
“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” – Mark 8:36
Matthew 5:16 – Let your light shine for God’s glory.
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
Proverbs 27:2 – Let others praise you, not yourself.
“Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.” – Proverbs 27:2
Job 31:24-25 – Trusting in riches can lead to downfall.
“If I have made gold my hope, or said to fine gold, ‘You are my confidence’; if I have rejoiced because my wealth was great and because my hand had gained much.” – Job 31:24-25
Psalm 37:4 – God fulfills the desires of our hearts.
“Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trusting the Lord leads to straight paths.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Ecclesiastes 7:1 – A good name is better than precious ointment.
“A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.” – Ecclesiastes 7:1
Isaiah 40:6-8 – Humanity is temporary, God’s Word lasts forever.
“The voice said, ‘Cry out!’ And he said, ‘What shall I cry?’ ‘All flesh is grass, and all its loveliness is like the flower of the field.” – Isaiah 40:6-8
Romans 1:25 – Exchanging the truth for a lie leads to disaster.
“Who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator.” – Romans 1:25
Matthew 23:12 – Exalting oneself leads to a fall.
“And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” – Matthew 23:12
2 Corinthians 4:5 – Preaching Jesus, not ourselves.
“For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.” – 2 Corinthians 4:5
James 1:12 – Endurance leads to the crown of life.
“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” – James 1:12
Luke 12:15 – Guard against covetousness.
“And He said to them, ‘Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.'” – Luke 12:15
Final Thoughts
Fame can be an alluring path but comes with challenges. Throughout the Bible, we see that true fulfillment isn’t found in worldly acclaim. Humility, servitude, and an earnest heart towards God elevate us much more than fame ever could. As we embrace these truths, it helps us seek the true purpose God has laid for us beyond cluttered desires. Keeping our hearts focused on God’s will allows us to shine in our own unique light without chasing fleeting fame.
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