"No man is a hero to his valet," is the saying most commonly expressed as "Familiarity breeds contempt." This is especially true for those who are familiar with religion, regarding it as part of themselves, regarding is as "common." Jesus was rejected by those who knew Him best (by human standards), but could not see who He really was. And we can do it with our familiars, unable to see our spouse or grown child because being familiar, we think we know them already. This is tragic with human relationships, and fatal in our relationship with God. This sobering reflection is accompanied by the Nicene Creed and Communion Rite, and the favorite stewardship hymn "We Give Thee But Thine Own>"