Theme: Jesus takes the time to teach about the very thing He is modeling. Humility! The temptation today is to raise your credibility, platform or influence through flaunting your accomplishments. The desire for an increased social status comes at the price of humility. Christians often claim to have humility, but once you claim to have it, you lose it. Pride seeks reward in the present, humility finds reward in eternity. Do not grow weary, nor think too much of yourself. Build up others in Christ, then watch what only God can do!

We must be careful in our pursuit of God, not to think that we are more important than the calling He has given us. #humility

A. Jesus and Others Can See Your Selfish Ambition, Even If You Don’t (Luke 14:7)

Build Yourself Up By Building Up Others Around You First

B. Leading With Pride, May End In Shame (Luke 14:8-9)

Your Assumption of Your Own Prestige May Not Be Accurate

Shame Often Follows Self-Exaltation

C. Seek The Lower Position For God To Lift You Up (Luke 14:10-11)

God Gets The Glory When He Lifts You Up

Jesus Shows Us True Humility (Philippians 2:5-11)

In Christ: You Do Not Lose Power In Humility, You Gain It!

Humility Is Not Self-Degradation; It Is Realistic Self-Assessment and Commitment To Serve

Eternal Humiliation
God Will Lift You Up In Due Time

D. Be Careful of Who You Value Over Others (Luke 14:12-14)

Jesus Warns His Host About The Danger Of Pride When It Comes To The Guest List

Do Not Show Favoritism And Selfish Reasons When Inviting Others

Jesus Reminds Us To Live With An Eternal Perspective

Conclusion [Tony Evans Bible Commentary)
The Pharisees exalted themselves, assuming that they held important positions in the kingdom. But Jesus sought to teach them the relationship between humility and exaltation. We are to live with an eternal perspective in mind—not with a desire for notoriety. Followers of Christ are not to exalt themselves by presumptuously seeking positions of greatness; rather, they are to assume lower positions of service and allow God to exalt them. Humility is the true path to glory.

Service is more important in God's Kingdom than Status