On at least three occasions and in the presence of self - righteous enemies, Jesus laid down the rule by which Jehovah deals with mankind: “Everyone that exalts himself will be humiliated, but he that humbles himself will be exalted. ” ​ — Luke 14: 11; 18: 14; Matthew 23: 12.
Vähemalt kolmel korral kinnitas Jeesus oma ennastõigustavate vastaste kuuldes põhimõtet, mille järgi Jehoova inimesi kohtleb: „Igaüht, kes ennast ise ülendab, alandatakse; aga kes ennast ise alandab, seda ülendatakse ”.