Why Red is the Wrong Color of Carpet in Your Church

Aside from the fact that red would be an incredibly audacious color of carpet in any church, the idea behind this claim is much larger.  The "red carpet" mentality is not meant for the body of Christ.  As a matter of fact, the biblical description of Christ's Church and her leadership is the contrast.  To encourage this poignant picture will put everything (and, everyone) in the proper place.  Christ demonstrated humility in his life and mission.  His service unto death models for us the spirit that must be embodied within His Church.  When men take joy or find comparisons in their own bios, the right intention of ministry erodes.  Fostering or protecting big titles over pure serving is evil and will dilute the message of the gospel.  Healthy authority brings clarity; ego-centered agendas are distracting. Servant leadership is the solution for overcoming the temptation to flex muscles of self-image.  Whether you actually chose red carpet as a floor covering in your church building, the celebrity runway should be reserved for only ONE!

What steps do you need to take and put into practice to keep personal ego at bay?