The Measure of Greatness

 The Measure of Greatness
Matthew 18:1 – 4, 20:17 - 28
 Who is the Greatest?
An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side.
- Luke 9:46 - 47

 Service is the Measure of Greatness
But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
- Matthew 20:25 - 28
 Pictures of Greatness
 Children
 “Whoever humbles himself like this little child will be the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven”
– Matthew 18:4

 Jesus
 “The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
– Matthew 20:28
 Becoming Great in God’s Eyes

We become great by becoming great servants