A person who is loved and respected by his neighbors

King Ahasuerus seated Mordecai in the highest position.

The king elevated Mordecai to a position

next to himself, making him prime minister,

and Mordecai received the love and respect of all the Jewish people.

This was because he worked tirelessly

for the welfare and prosperity of his people

(Esther 10:2-3).

When I reflect on these words,

I believe that those who work diligently

for the benefit and well-being of their neighbors

will inevitably receive love and respect from them.

Moreover, those whom the Lord exalts

should humbly lower themselves even more

and serve their neighbors as Jesus did.