Thoughts on humility (Luke 14:7-14)
For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted." This sentence made me think. How should we interpret it correctly? Are these rules still valid in our world? How should we interpret this passage of the Gospel so that we are not forced into the role of a self-sabotaging victim? The Pharisees select the most prominent places at the feast. Who has a higher rank, who has greater prestige... who is the one who can show more in his life (recognitions) or in material things? The one who is loud, who can be seen to be well-off, deserves the recognition, the VIP place, no matter what the price... However, a wise and intelligent person does not show off, does not draw attention to himself... I have a friend in a senior position, who, by his appearance and style (understand me correctly!) would not even say that he is a company director. He knows that what he has achieved in life. He knows how he achieved it, and most importantly, he knows how much h...