Greatness
The Bible teaches us that God thwarts those who try to raise themselves up to greatness in people's eyes. It also teaches that those who humble themselves before God will be raised up by God to true greatness. You might think of God's path toward greatness as similar to the law of gravity, except in reverse: "Whoever goes up must first come down."

Jesus defines greatness in terms of humble service, not power and influence.
Matthew 20:25-27; 23:5-12
Luke 22:24-26
Jesus is our example of how to achieve true greatness in God's eyes.
Matthew 20:28
Luke 22:27
John 13:12-17
Philippians 2:5-11
God will give true greatness to those who submit to him and serve others.
Matthew 23:12
Luke 18:9-14; 22:28-30
James 4:6-10
1 Peter 5:5-6