Mt 23:8-10, Lk 14:7-9
In the Old Testament, Solomon told us not to show high esteem before the king. (Proverbs 25:6-7)
Proverbs 25:6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: 7 For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.
Jesus said not to be called a teacher. Because there is only one leader, Christ. (Matthew 23:8-10)
Matthew 23:8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. 9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. 10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
Jesus said in parables that when you are invited to the wedding banquet, do not sit in high places. Because a higher man will come and take his place. Jesus alone is our Teacher and Leader. (Luke 14:7-9)
Luke 14:7 And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them. 8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; 9 And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.