Lesson 4402

(Lesson 4402)(02-20-24) Luke 14:7-11 

“And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them. When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room. But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.” 

 

In today’s quote, Jesus advised those present at the Pharisee’s dinner to seat themselves in the lowest places instead of seeking the honor of being seated with the most important guests. Jesus stressed that they should do that so that the host might invite them to move up, thus receiving honor in front of everyone. Jesus put the lesson in a proverb saying: "For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."~