"For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. Psalms 97:9"
Everyone wants to get high: high in the society, high in their finances and other areas. No one wants to be left behind; they want to be conspicuous and relevant before the eyes of men; they don't wanna feel discriminated when they gather among others; and they desire to attain a standard position (politically, religiously, etc) in order to be respected.
Many go as far as intoxicating their body system, just to boost their esteem level.
However, you can only succeed in getting lower by trying to get high. And most especially, the Most High becomes so far from you, no matter how high you think you might have become.
Lucifer in the Bible tried to elevate himself, trying to become higher than the Father, but look how low he has been brought. Even lower than common human being.