The Lord of the rings -- Air of superiority -- Taking inventory -- The snake -- An illusion of invincibility -- The forbidden tree -- God's hospitality -- Head and root -- First test-pushing the limits -- Second test-celebrity -- Third test-power -- Greek hospitality -- Hubris -- Trampling tapestries -- The black hole -- The art of humility -- Taking offense -- Control freak -- The wine of flattery -- A league of my own -- Implementing humility -- Dred Scot -- "Strange fruit" -- Presidential paradox -- Consequences -- Playing God -- Living water -- Tea with God -- Sustaining humility -- Dignity, dialogue, and Sophia.