Philippians 2:5-11
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.
And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Homily:
Jesus explained His approach countless times, in countless ways, as captured by the disciples.
“The greatest among you will be your servant.” – Matthew 23:11
“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” – Luke 14:11
“Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant” – Mark 10:43
Put differently, “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” – Proverbs 16:18
What then is humility?
Openness to learning. Longing for understanding. Obedience to discipline. Prioritisation of love.