When Andrew Fastow went to Federal prison, he had one question.

'What’s the most detested job among prisoners?'

Andy was a highly educated, intelligent, and wealthy man. He was the only member of the Enron Corporation executive team to plead guilty and admit to wrongdoing following the huge scandal that bankrupted the company.

He was Enron’s former treasurer, and among many executives who regularly received hate mail and death threats from people who had lost their life savings when the company went under.

And when Andy went to prison, he didn’t check his brain at the door.

‘Cleaning the toilets’ he was told, was the least desirable job among the prison population.

‘Ok, give me that job.’ said Andy.

And from that day forward he dutifully scrubbed every commode and shower stall until they sparkled. He always smiled and he never complained.

And Andy Fastow never had a problem with any of the other inmates.

When we seek humility we choose a road that leads to respect and appreciation. When we seek the lesser chair at the banquet, which we will hear Jesus talk about on Sunday, we acknowledge the position and gifts of others. Humility means listening first and talking second; serving others before serving ourselves; putting the needs of others before our own.

How is Christ calling us to a deeper place of humility?