Our culture is obsessed with self-promotion and social media validation, Jesus offers timeless wisdom about the power of humility. Through a simple observation at a wedding feast, He teaches us how to navigate pride and position ourselves for true honor.

The Problem with Pride in Modern Culture

Our culture celebrates self-promotion and status-seeking behavior. From social media followers to job titles, we're constantly jockeying for position and recognition. This mindset has even crept into ministry and church leadership, where the desire for prominence can overshadow genuine service.

Pride manifests in various ways:

Jesus' Counter-Cultural Teaching on Humility

In Luke 14:7-11, Jesus observes guests scrambling for the best seats at a banquet. He uses this moment to teach a profound lesson: true honor comes through humility, not self-promotion.

His advice is simple yet revolutionary:

What Does True Humility Look Like?

As C.S. Lewis famously said, "Humility isn't thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less." True humility:

How Can We Practice Humility Daily?

Life Application

This week, challenge yourself to:

Ask yourself:

Remember: God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. True exaltation comes from Him, not from our own self-promotion efforts.