Christ was establishing a kingdom on different principles. He called men, not to authority, but to service, the strong to bear the infirmities of the weak. Power, position, talent, education, placed their possessor under the greater obligation to serve his fellows. To even the lowliest of Christ's disciples it is said, "All things are for your sakes." 2 Cor. 4:15.

Kristus oprettede et rige efter ganske andre grundregler. Han kaldte ikke mennesker til myndighed, men til tjeneste, så de stærke kunne hjælpe de svage i deres skrøbelighed. Magt, rang, dygtighed og uddannelse gav den, som var i besiddelse heraf, større forpligtelser til at tjene sine medmennesker. Selv til de ringeste af Kristi disciple siges der: Det sker nemlig alt sammen for jeres skyld. 2Kor. 4,15.