Who is the Greatest?

Often, the disciples of Jesus would argue about which one of them would have the greatest job when Jesus was ruler of Jerusalem. They expected him to become king one day. James and John's mother even asked Jesus to let her sons sit at his left and right hand when he was on his throne.

Jesus said, "The kings of the world lord it over people... But it is not this way with you. But whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many." Matthew 20:25-28

Ambition and lust for power is not for followers of Jesus.

"For that which is highly esteemed among men, is an abomination in the sight of God."

The disciples of Jesus were ambitious, but he did not turn them away because of this. He taught them a better way. We may be selfish and very sinful, but Jesus will not turn us away, he will simply teach us a better way to live.