Chapter 8 - Murray reframes humility not as mere contrition, but as the displacement of self by the enthronement of God, inviting believers to focus on divine grace rather than constant self-condemnation. Drawing on Paul’s life, he shows how profound awareness of past sin amplifies gratitude, breathing a deep, humble joy into the believer’s communion with God. True humility arises not from dwelling on failure, but from living in the richness of God’s mercy, where grace continually anchors the soul in humble adoration.

Chapter 9 - Pride is revealed as the barrier that keeps Christians from fully embracing God’s promises, while humility opens the heart to genuine trust and divine blessing. Murray illustrates how freeing oneself from self-reliance enables faith to flourish—a faith that recognizes helplessness and clings wholly to God’s provision. Through biblical examples like the centurion and Syrophoenician woman, he emphasizes that true faith is inseparable from a humble spirit that seeks God’s glory above personal honor.