John 18:19-24

John 18:19-24 
English Standard Version (ESV)

  It's somewhat amusing to think that the officer is upset that Jesus isn't treating the priest with enough respect.  Jesus, the one who should be respected above all else, is arrested and on trial, because he doesn't have an official title, while the high priest, who has a title but lacks the character that should accompany it, is in power and yet is the one truly under judgment.
  Character matters.  Given the option, it seems as though many people in the world opt for power, fame, money, or influence, and they opt not to choose the more challenging path to building character.  Many expect respect because of their title or influence, but they don't lead a life that proves them worthy of respect.
  Many others choose the humble path  Jesus demonstrated this to the disciples -- despite the claims he could make to power, he laid that aside as the suffering servant, washing the feet of his friends and dying for his enemies.  In doing so, he showed us how to live with eternity in mind.
  Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, Jesus tells us, and we'll receive more than we can ask or imagine.