“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (James, ch. 4, v. 6*).
The story of the Last Supper is recounted in all four Gospels. However, the Gospel of Luke includes a passage not found in the other three.
Luke describes how the disciples argue about who among them is the greatest. I find it interesting that they try to exalt themselves precisely when the Lord Jesus is doing the exact opposite. In a remarkable act of humility, He shocks His disciples by taking off His outer garment and washing their feet. Humility was scorned in the ancient world and considered a sign of weakness, yet Christ willingly undertakes to perform a task reserved for the lowliest of servants. Even though only hours remain before His crucifixion, the Lord wants to ensure that His followers learn an important lesson about serving others.
I can see myself in the story because I have struggled with my pride. I think this is true for each of us, as Western culture often encourages us to focus on ourselves. But when we seek guidance from the Bible, we find that God's value system often contradicts what the world says. The Lord Jesus shows us that humility and service are the path to true greatness in God's kingdom.
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* Biblical quotations are from The Bible, New Translation from Original Languages © Bulgarian Bible Society 2013