Jesus connects to the parable of the one taking the seats at the feast. He is referencing the Proverbs reading we heard as the Old Testament today. We know that if you set yourself higher than you really are, you can be humbled and pushed to a lower place. If you sit lower than you should, you may receive the honor of being brought up higher. The highest seat is not determined by where you seat yourself but where the master of the house seats you. Your place is not determined by exalting yourself but where God puts you. Remain humble and submit to his judgment – how? By valuing others greater than yourself.