Jesus went from heavenly second-person-of-the-Trinity existence to that of a baby born in the most humble of conditions. As his ministry took hold as an adult, we see Jesus constantly putting himself into the servant role — and, of course, offering the greatest sacrifice of death on a cross for the sins of the world. Demotion, self-selected or otherwise, was definitely a theme of Jesus’ life and offers lessons on humility and servanthood for his followers who want to advance the purposes of God in this world.

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