Ambition: Christ Condemns

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

“Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

The greatest among you shall be your servant.

For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.