In striking contrast to the course pursued by Solomon was the course followed by Christ when He was on this earth. The Saviour, though possessing "all power," never used this power for self-aggrandizement. No dream of earthly conquest, of worldly greatness, marred the perfection of His service for mankind. "Foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests," He said, "but the Son of man hath not where to lay His head." Matthew 8:20. Those who, in response to the call of the hour, have entered the service of the Master Worker, may well study His methods. He took advantage of the opportunities to be found along the great thoroughfares of travel.

Da Kristus var på jorden, fulgte han en helt anden fremgangsmåde end Salomo. Skønt Frelseren besad "al magt", benyttede han den aldrig til at ophøje sig selv. Hans fuldkomne gerning for menneskeheden skæmmedes ikke af drømmen om erobringer i denne verden eller af verdslig storhed. "Ræve har huler og himmelens fugle reder," sagde han, "men Menneskesønnen har ikke det sted, hvor han kan lægge sit hoved til hvile." Matt. 8,20. De, der som svar på tidens krav er trådt i Den store Mesters tjeneste, ville gøre vel i at sætte sig ind i hans metoder. Han udnyttede de anledninger, som frembød sig på de store færdselsårer.