Humility
A Warning Against Hypocrisy: When Religion Becomes Self-Serving (Mark 12:38–40)
In Mark 12:38–40, Jesus warns against religious hypocrisy and self-exalting faith. He exposes leaders who crave recognition while exploiting the vulnerable, reminding us that outward spirituality without inward humility invites serious judgment.
Whoever Is Not Against Us Is for Us: Correcting Spiritual Pride (Mark 9:38–41)
n Mark 9:38–41, Jesus corrects His disciples’ exclusivity and teaches that anyone acting in His name is not against Him. This brief but powerful exchange reframes spiritual pride and reminds us that faithfulness, not affiliation, matters in God’s kingdom.
True Greatness in God’s Kingdom: Humility, Service, and the Way of Jesus (Mark 9:30–37)
In Mark 9:30–37, Jesus predicts His death a second time and confronts His disciples’ argument about greatness. By placing a child among them, Jesus radically redefines leadership in the kingdom of God—showing that true greatness is found in humility, service, and welcoming the least.