John 7:18 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

2 Corinthians 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Imaginations and high things are often very strong issues within the mind of one who gains knowledge for knowledge’s sake. What makes the difference in knowledge of God and knowledge of bible passages are the fruits shown in obedience of faith. Being obedient to Christ has to be more than being able to talk a good game.

How do you respond to correction? When offering up any theological point that is met with correction, how do you receive correction? Are you intent on being right? That is a reaction of pride and there is no humility in it. Everyone is subject to the possibility of error. Only God is good, right and true. We are all chasing after a righteousness that is not ours.

Philippians 1:11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

Philippians 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

Humility in response to offered correction is the fruit of the spirit born in obedience of faith.