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Like the crowds we are often are drawn to powerful, charismatic church leaders or political leaders, not the gentle ones. Like the religious leaders, we fear when Jesus wants to usurp our power, our self-sufficiency, our self-determination. So many times, we are not aligned with the heart of Jesus and we demand stallions rather than donkeys.

Patience and self-control demonstrate superiority far more than any competitive or political triumph.

In prayer, Jesus desires concentration on God with no eye on the people around. Nothing else matters.

When we do a good thing, we often want people to know. But Jesus says, when you give, do it quietly. Don’t be conspicuous about it.