Intentions are very significant in the future of every institution. While action is present, intentions are not limited to space and time. They are often hidden and can be way ahead of those who are observing the current action. In Mark 10:35-45 Jesus had to deal with the intention of the two brothers James & John in a very decisive way.
How do we use our privileges? In every case, there is an opportunity for someone to be privileged. It varies with situations but somehow someone is gonna be privileged. It’s not a crime in itself, but how we use those privileges is what matters. These two brothers thought of securing their future. They didn’t care about anyone else. They took advantage. They asked for a head start. The question is, what privileges do we have? Where are privileged? How do we use our privilege?