Jesus redefined humility

For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves. (Luke 22:27 ESV)

One key element in our pursuit of Christlikeness is emulating the humility of Jesus. In the ancient world of the Greeks and Romans, humility was seen as a negative trait. It denoted a subservient attitude on the part of someone considered to be of a lower class.
 Jesus, however, redefined humility. He, the Son of God, humbled Himself by becoming human; thus showing that it was something believers should emulate. A Christian understanding of humility is based on our relationship with God.
 And who are we to God? We’re His wayward children—broken, sinful, and unable to attain full righteousness before Him. Yet despite our brokenness, He loves us unconditionally. As sinners, we can’t claim His love, but He freely gives it to us anyway. It’s humbling to know that we are loved regardless of our sins. This helps us feel secure in our relationship with our Creator. God’s love and acceptance is the basis of our self-worth.
 Because we are unconditionally loved by God, we can be honest with Him and ourselves about our strengths and weaknesses, since neither will change God’s love for us. He doesn’t love us more because of our talents, nor does He love us less because of our weaknesses. Knowing that we are accepted by God makes it easier to have a realistic picture of ourselves. —Peter Amsterdam [1]

Humility is a natural result of having an accurate view of who God is and having a right perspective of who you are in relation to Him. —Katie Brazelton e Shelley Leith

[1] Activated More Like Jesus: Humility