For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Luke repeats this principle throughout Jesus's teaching.
It's a reversal principle. The posture that looks weak—humility—actually results in elevation. The posture that looks strong—exalting yourself—actually results in humiliation. I've watched this play out. People who genuinely humble themselves, who admit they don't know, who serve without seeking attention, end up being respected and influential. People who constantly self-promote and defend their status end up isolated and defensive. The economy of the kingdom is inverted from the economy of power.
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