When Greenleaf Quotes, "Faith Is the Choice of the Nobler

When Greenleaf quotes, "Faith is the choice of the nobler hypothesis," what is he talking about?

A) The "nobler hypothesis" is to be a servant first.
B) The "nobler hypothesis" is to be a leader first.
C) The "nobler hypothesis" is your best guess as to what will serve others' needs the best.
D) The "nobler hypothesis" is your best guess as to whether a servant or leader is needed.
E) The "nobler hypothesis" is the leader's choice of strategy to achieve his or her goals.