"Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion...If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men"- Romans 12:16, 18 (NKJV).
The Pharisees must have been a less than humble lot. They would take the best seats wherever they went and expected to be recognized out in public (Luke 11:43). We aren't to set our minds on this type of achievement; instead, we are to be live in harmony with others and make an effort to be holy...or we will never see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14). The Bible warns against selfish ambition, vanity, and conceit and encourages us to be humble and place more value on others than ourselves (Philippians 2:3). That is the way we mature in our Christian walk, taking our place within the body of Christ, Who is the Head, and strengthening ourselves in truth and love, as each Body member does their work (Ephesians 4:15-16).
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