You know, most of us can't handle being "cool" - that is to say, we can't handle being popular in the eyes and hearts of others. We can't handle being exalted in any way above our brethren.  This is one of the reasons why the modern day church's concept of the pastor being over the people in his congregation is so insidious.  The Body of Christ isn't meant to have superstars in it. The only "superstars" in the Body are those who lower themselves, not exalt themselves over their fellow brethren.  Those who studiously avoid the platform  - who avoid any glory directed to them - who desire no self- exaltation at all but rather desire Christ and Christ alone to receive praise and honor from people.  We should never seek to exalt or promote ourselves mainly because our flesh can't handle it. We may start out humble in a day of "small beginnings" but pride will subtly enter in the more people that choose to sit at our feet and learn from us. Over and over we are warned "let nothing be done through strife or vainglory (excessive elation or pride over one's own achievements; abilities, etc. - boastful vanity) but in lowliness of mind LET EACH ESTEEM OTHERS BETTER THAN THEMSELVES. Look not every man on his own things but each esteem others better than themselves". Want to drive a stake through the heart of Babylon? This scripture will do it - "Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth". This is the complete opposite of prosperity teaching's thrust - which is "give in order to get". They teach people to seek material wealth as a means to justify their own greedy,  self-centered, carnal lifestyle.  Indeed, in modern Christianity "all seek their own (glory, wealth, fame and fortune) not the things which are Jesus Christ's" - churches exist to service and support the pastor and his ministry  - the opposite of what God has instructed us to do. Christ "made Himself of no reputation". Yes, he ministered publicly  - but not to draw attention to draw attention to himself but rather to reveal the Father. He didn't stay in any one place long enough to establish a church and a congregation  - rather, only those who were willing to leave their families and jobs (comfort zones) could become his disciples.  None of his disciples remained stationery  - in one place - all became mobile  - going where Christ,  then the Spirit, led them. Even when the apostles stayed in one city - they met "house to house" as well as in the Synagogue (they ministered to believers as well as to those who thought they were believers but were not). If we make ourselves "of no reputation" - God will promote us - but when he does - our hearts must remain as they were before we were known, especially in this day when fame can happen overnight via the Worldwide Web. 

He who will be great among you must lower himself and become the servant of all. Serving what to all? Christ's flesh and his blood - giving our flesh and blood which are now his - Holy, consecrated unto Him. By giving ourselves away for others to consume  - by seeking their good, their blessing  - their wealth and not our own - we save our lives not lose them.