In Matthew 23, Jesus explains to his disciples why the Pharisees and Sadducees fail at their calling. Setting unattainable goals and religious show that those around them can never achieve.
And then the trap. Remember, the disciples are still caught in a mindset of these are better than those, and each believes they love Jesus more… so Jesus says:
“The greatest among you will be the one who always serves others from the heart.”
(Matthew 23:11, TPT)
What a beauty!
Want to be the greatest, Peter? Serve… Serve from the heart.
So, even though you start out in pride and a need for “greatness” you end up practicing service, love and humility!
What a setup! What a kung-fu move?! Using our weakness to lift us up!
