The language was written by men, for men. The whole book appeals to the ego, not the soul.
I genuinely appreciate your thoughts, Cliffy.
"An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest." (Luke 9:46-48 NIV)
A keyword search of "the book" turned up 73/15 hits for humble/humility.
You are the one who is intellectualizing biblical texts. It means nothing to me or most people I know.
The gospel of Luke in particiular was written for the intellectual:
"At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do." (Luke 10:21 NIV)
"But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." (Luke 18:16 NIV)
There is repeated reference in this gospel to the heavenly value of child-like humility.