Jesus was invited to a wedding party,(LK 14:1, 7-14). Those attending were the leading Pharisees.Jesus was the guest of honour and everyone wanted to be at the head table.
Whether we want to admit it or not, we all want to have a place of honor. We want people to recognise us.
His advice to dinner guests is to “take the lowest place” at the table. If the host desired them to “move up to a higher position,” he would ask them himself. Then the guests would “enjoy the higher esteem” of their companions at table. If we are to be a true follower of Jesus Christ, we need to learn humility.
Among the 7 Deadly Sins, pride is first. Pride often becomes the source of all other evil. It is very closely related to selfishness. Humility is the opposite of pride or self-importance.
God’s call is to humble ourselves. To count others as better than ourselves so that we can show others the love, grace, courage and power of Jesus Christ.
Only a humble heart realises: “God, in Your goodness, You have made a home for the poor.”(Ps 68)
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