"But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted." Again and again Christ had taught that true greatness is measured by moral worth. In the estimation of heaven, greatness of character consists in living for the welfare of our fellow men, in 614 doing works of love and mercy. Christ the King of glory was a servant to fallen man.

Og den, der er størst iblandt jer, skal være jeres tjener. Men den, som ophøjer sig selv, skal ydmyges, og den, som ydmyger sig, skal ophøjes. Atter og atter havde Kristus lært dem, at sand storhed måles efter den moralske værdi. I Himmelens øjne består storsindethed i at leve for vore medmenneskers vel og i at gøre kærlighedsgerninger og barmhjertighedsgerninger. Kristus, ærens Konge, var en tjener for de faldne mennesker.