Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4
I recently read that competition is a thief of joy. Isn't that so true? I never understood when someone wanted to compare themselves to me and then want to compete with me? I always noticed they were miserable people. A lesson I learned was never to begrudge someone else's success if you are not willing to do what they did to achieve it. I embrace and celebrate other's successes as my true circle of friends does with me and my husband. What good comes out of competing with one another when together we could build a wonderful legacy for the Kingdom of God? I say join with one another and use each other's strengths to make a wonderful team of apostles. We need to start thinking about our treasures in heaven more than the latest I Phone series or newest model car. None of it matters to the Lord nor does any of it have any real value. They are nice things to enjoy, absolutely, and no one says you are not to have them, but they need not be your master. What we all need is a little more prioritizing and rearranging and a little less self. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33
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