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The Desire of Ages
DA 547.1–548.5 • Mark 10:43-45; Matthew 20:26-28

“The Law of the New Kingdom”

Crucifying Ambition and Embracing the Servant Heart of the Savior

On the final journey to Jerusalem, James and John sought the highest seats of honor in Christ’s coming kingdom. Jesus gently corrected their worldly ambition, presenting the law of His kingdom: true greatness is measured by humble, self-sacrificing service.

pp. 547–548 · 8 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Mark 10:43-45
43

But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Matthew 20:26-28
26

But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 547.1–548.5)

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“What cup and baptism did Jesus refer to when responding to the ambitious request of James and John?”

The Cup of Suffering and Self-Renunciation
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“Lord Jesus, who took upon Thyself the form of a servant and washed Thy disciples’ feet, purge our hearts of all selfish ambition and fill us with Thy self-forgetful love.”

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Perform a quiet, unheralded act of service for someone today without seeking recognition or praise.

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