Author Nick Thompson recognizes that pride is our worst enemy. If pride is our chief foe, then humility is our chief friend, even though its company may be painful. But spiritual growth is a descent―we must grow downward. Defining humility as “the downward disposition of a Godward self-perception,” Thompson walks us through the practical implications of this definition, leading us to embrace a God-centered perspective on the self. With winsome illustration and warm pastoral instruction, Growing Downward shows us that the path of humility, though difficult, is the way to true meaning and fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Table of Preface Toward a Definition of Humility Part Existential Humility 1. Dependent Creatures 2. Covenantal Creatures 3. Temporal Creatures Part Ethical Humility 4. Fallen Sinners 5. Delusional Sinners 6. Hopeless Sinners Part Evangelical Humility 7. Represented Believers 8. Foreloved Believers 9. Adopted Believers Part Ecclesiological Humility 10. Devoted Members 11. Imperfect Members 12. Missional Members Part Eschatological Humility 13. Grave-bound Mortals 14. Judgment-bound Mortals 15. Eternity-bound Mortals