Those who are satisfied with themselves generally have bad taste.

How few of Jesus’ words penetrated the minds of his disciples is evidenced by the incident described a while ago. No sooner had he foretold to them of his mockery, disgrace, and mortal suffering—and immediately after that two disciples, those closest to him, begged him for an honorable place in his kingdom. There are far more people asking for places of honor than there are places. Sometimes they are simply proud people, confident in their dispositions and capabilities, and satisfied with themselves, but rarely satisfied with others. Unfortunately, those who are satisfied with themselves generally have bad taste (H. de Balzac). Sometimes, however, even a person who is truly capable and critical of himself applies for a higher position with the noble intention of accomplishing more and more successfully. Of course, it is possible to apply – but not at any price, because even later you have to pay too high a price for the acquired position. it’s not true that we are to perform every task we see before us. Some tasks are only a temptation (L. Rinser).

Often moral reflection disappears when we are strong, or when we have our own idea of ​​strength. If God calls us to some place or some task – he will make it clear to us, he also gives us all the possibilities for it. But even then, as Lord Jesus explains, the position should be taken as a service. We see him on the altar burdened with the cross, as the servant of us all, because this cross according to justice belonged to us. But if he, God’s Son, the greatest of the greatest, became our servant – who among us dares to be a master.