Article December 31, 1966 Issue

Words of Current Interest

The words in this issue are related to the Lesson-Sermon in the CHRISTIAN SCIENCE QUARTERLY designated to be read in Christian Science churches on January 8, 1967.

Literally, the Greek refers to the first couches (protoklisias), the chief places at table. It will be recalled that in Jesus' day it was customary for the guests at a feast to recline on couches. In the King James Version the word "room," in the modern sense of a room with floor and walls, was but rarely used. Thus in Luke 14:8 the reference to "the highest room" would imply "the place of honor," while in verse 10 "the lowest room" (Greek: eschaton topon—literally "last place") would be "the lowest place," the least honorable position.

Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted (Luke 14:11)

Phillips suggests, "Everyone who makes himself important will become insignificant, while the man who makes himself insignificant will find himself important."

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