Luke 14:11

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled (before others), and he who habitually humbles himself (keeps a realistic self-view) will be exalted.

If we keep ourselves humble before the Lord, we will keep ourselves teachable. When we keep our hearts and attitudes right, God will raise us up because of our relationship with Him. Everything in life comes back to attitude, whether good or bad, and humility is a good attitude.