Jesus rode on a donkey to Jerusalem. The crowds waved palm branches, praised him, and bowed down to honor him.
Mother Teresa often referred to this passage in the Bible when asked about dealing with spiritual pride. She would compare herself to the little donkey that carried Jesus. “What if that little donkey thought the crowd was giving him the praise and glory instead of Jesus?”
Many of us forget that we are merely asses. Some of us have the privilege of carrying Jesus to others. We may be given certain talents to do this job. Some of us are enabled by the Spirit to minister to others through singing, speaking, teaching, leading, guiding, healing, fundraising, serving, etc. These roles are like the robes that were laid on the donkeys back. They are meant as a seat for Jesus, not to pad our own egos. Spiritual pride is always stupid; it is based on the delusion that we are more than mere carriers of Christ. Spiritual pride can also be dangerous. If we think we are the main attraction, we can become a distraction and lead others astray. Thus, it is imperative that those who are called to minister in the name of Jesus cultivate humility, reverence, and grace.
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