A desire to be great is not necessarily in itself sinful. It is the motivation that determines its character. To be seen and approved by men, to be popular, to stand well among one’s contemporaries, to exercise control over others.
The New Testament gives testimony to the service of women in the ministry of Jesus (Matt. 27:55, 56; 28:1-10; Lk. 8:1-3) and in the life of the early church (Titus 2:3; 2 Timothy 1:5 with 3:14; Acts 18:26). Accordingly, men and women share many common roles in the life of the church.