Matthew 20:17-24

Let This Mind be in You
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Jesus communicates in great detail His betrayal, His condemnation, being handed over to the Gentiles to be mocked, insulted, spit upon, scourged and crucified... and James and John's minds are occupied with trying to secure a corner office in the kingdom of God. When we are consumed with selfish ambition, jockeying for position, and making a name for ourselves, It's a clear indication that we are either all together oblivious of, or have temporarily lost sight of, the sufferings of Christ.

When we understand what it is that He went through for our salvation, we don't want to draw attention to ourselves, or promote ourselves, or make a name for ourselves. We want to with one voice glorify Him!