There are some who may be trying to use the church in order to gain power, or status in this world. Today, Pastor Ed tells us that Paul warned against such people. Paul pointed to Jesus himself as an example of why those who seek power through the church are wrong. Before becoming man, Jesus had all power and authority. He was the creator of man, yet he diminished his status, to become a servant of man. Like Christ, we must strive to humble ourselves, put others before us, and serve them.