Again and again Jesus had tried to establish this principle among His disciples. When James and John made their request for preeminence, He had said, “Whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister.” Matthew 20:26. In My kingdom the principle of preference and supremacy has no place. The only greatness is the greatness of humility. The only distinction is found in devotion to the service of others. {FLB 297.3}

Atter og atter prøvede Jesus at etablere dette princip iblandt Sine disciple. Da Jakob og Johannes spurgte efter forrang, sagde Han: ”Men den, der vil være stor blandt jer, skal være jeres tjener.” Matt. 20,26 I Mit rige har princippet om forrang og overherredømme ingen plads. Den eneste storhed er stor i ydmyghed. Den eneste forskel der findes er at give sig i tjeneste for andre.