How do you measure greatness?

[MrVersatile48]

How Do You Measure Greatness?



They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he
asked them, "What were you arguing about on the
road?" But they kept quiet because on the way they
had argued about who was the greatest. (NIV) Mark
9:33-34


"Two centuries ago, when a great man appeared,
people looked for God's purpose in him. Today we
look for his press agent." -Daniel Boorstin



How do you measure greatness? Is it measured by the
reputation one leaves when he dies? by the amount of
money one has? by the Nielsen ratings? by popularity
polls? by how many homes a family has?


In measuring
your own greatness do you compare yourself to
others? Do you try to impress your peers? Or are you
attempting to live up to someone else's expectations
of you?



Jesus had a radically different approach to
greatness. He taught that the great people are those
who serve others instead of being served . . . who
place others' interests ahead of their own (Mark
9:35). . . who are living out what they say they
believe (Matthew 5:10). . . who love others, even
their enemies, without expectations of how they will
be treated in return (Luke 6:35). . . who have a
child like faith in Him. . . who are humble (Matthew
18:3-4).



The great ones from God's perspective, are
those who follow Jesus, not society, no matter the
costs!



Who's definition of greatness are you trying to
measure up to? society's? or God's?


What changes do
you need to make today so that you will be "great"
in God's eyes?


Written by Marji "Mike" Kruger



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[stovebolts]

Ian,
Thats a great post and admitably, I need more work in the "Being Humble" area as I seem to really struggle here at times.

I mean, when I see something that is flat out wrong, I really try and understand why the other one believes the way they do, and I work hard most of the time showing compassion toward the individual and I honestly try to show charity more than most would be aware of.

But sometimes I just burst, and though I know I should be humble, my mouth opens up and I end up creating more havok... I just can't find the patience to balance it all...

 

[JohnR]

How Do You Measure Greatness?

Matthew 20:26-28
Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. [27] And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave-- [28] just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."