Jesus and the powerful. Whilst it is true that Jesus spent the majority of his time with the poor, the downtrodden and the marginalized, it is not true that he was therefore against the powerful, influential or rich. Indeed he welcomes powerful people to himself, receives support from the rich, and those who follow him instruct us to pray for our leaders. What he does stand against though, is all forms of pride - religious, social, economic and self-related. Because pride is a barrier to entry into his kingdom of life. Humility is the only way in. Godly humility looks like Jesus. It is neither self-denial, nor self-aggrandizement. Rather it is an acceptance of our gifts and talents, and a receiving of God’s honor towards us - and a submission of our self and our ability to use in his kingdom.