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CHAPTER 18: JESUS’ IDEA OF
GREATNESS
IN the twenty-third chapter of Matthew Jesus makes a very plain
distinction between true and false greatness; and also points
out the one great danger to all who wish to become great; the
most insidious of temptations which all must avoid and fight
unceasingly who desire to really climb in the world. Speaking
to the multitude and to his disciples he bids them be ware of
adopting the principle of the Pharisees. He points out that
while the Pharisees are just and righteous men, honorable
judges, true lawgivers and upright in their dealings with men,
they “love the uppermost seats at feasts and greetings in the
market place, and to be called Master, Master”; and in
comparison with this principle, he says: “He that will be great
among you let him serve.”
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