will come with a sense of shame, because you will have assumed more honor for yourself than others acknowledge. The mention of shame is important, because in ancient Near-Eastern culture, honor and shame were key issues of a person’s identity, worth, and character. If you are a wise person, Jesus says, you will take the least important place, so when the host comes and sees you in a seat that is not worthy, he will beckon you up to a better place. Then, instead of shame, glory (doxa; NIV “honor”)