Service and Leadership
The greatest among you must be a servant. But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Matthew 23:11-12 (New Living Translation)
Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant. If you puff yourself up, you’ll get the wind knocked out of you. But if you’re content to simply be yourself, your life will count for plenty.
Matthew 23:11-12 (The Message)
But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.
Matthew 23:11-12 (New King James Version)
Jesus challenged society’s norms. To him greatness comes from serving—giving of yourself to help God and others. Service keeps us aware of others needs, and it stops us from focusing only on ourselves. Jesus came as a servant. What kind of greatness do you seek?
