I agree with Selwyn’s introduction: ” … the lesson Jesus tries to teach the disciples (and all who follow Jesus) – that greatness lies in serving and not in being served – is one of the hardest to learn.”
We tend to look up to those who are leaders of government, business empires,  fashion, media (including movie and TV stars); and, also churches. In part, because of their success, we tend to set these people up as role models for where we would like to be, if we could be.
Yet, it’s those who practise sacrificial love who are the true leaders and their rewards are not to be found in the ‘here and now’ – but in the next life – for eternity! It’s a question of focus – where is greatness to be found – here on this earth or in heaven?
What do you think?
Who is the greater?
I agree with Selwyn’s introduction: ” … the lesson Jesus tries to teach the disciples (and all who follow Jesus) – that greatness lies in serving and not in being served – is one of the hardest to learn.”
We tend to look up to those who are leaders of government, business empires,  fashion, media (including movie and TV stars); and, also churches. In part, because of their success, we tend to set these people up as role models for where we would like to be, if we could be.
Yet, it’s those who practise sacrificial love who are the true leaders and their rewards are not to be found in the ‘here and now’ – but in the next life – for eternity! It’s a question of focus – where is greatness to be found – here on this earth or in heaven?
What do you think?