Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
Romans 12:10
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
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
Romans 12:16
Competition, it can be a beautiful thing, but for the most part, it's become a selfish, holier than thou, ego and pride boosting, wrecker!
I watch it wreck friendships, sports, family, marriages and relationships, even peace in the work place.
Can you remember a time when you argued with or were argued with your spouse over "being right" about something?
When you or your spouse do that to one another, your destroying the foundation the Lord built for you for your marriage!
A time when children argued who was right about something silly, you or their parents just stood by letting them destroy their relationship with one another, jeopardizing love of family for "being right".
A sporting event where a child/adult lost and proceeded to throw a fit at anyone and anything they could to try to "win" even when in all fairness, they lost. Just being a sore loser and ruining the whole point of the event for all involved, teaching others that this sort of behavior is alright!
Or at work, where the employee's are allowed to belittle, demean and be verbally abusive to their supervisor's. Throwing temper tantrums and acting like 2 year olds who've just had their lollypop taken away! Destroying the foundation of "adult" behavior, professional behavior, shop morale and self control.
Take a step back, take a breath, and let's ask ourselves...Is the loss of our Love, family, friends, acquaintances, employers, co-workers...Is what is at stake here worth "Being Right"? Say we are right on a subject we're arguing with someone over, if we just shut up and avoid "destruction", IF we are right, sooner or later (usually sooner) the person in the "wrong" will figure it out WITHOUT the argument that does NOT have to happen!
Another key in these situations is, if you come to the conclusion you were wrong, humble yourself and Love enough to tell that person you were wrong and your SORRY!
Apologizing will not kill anyone but will bring peace faster and more intense than you can imagine!
AND, as I said earlier, the "example"...If you argue with others to be "right", what example are you setting for ANYONE who is within ear shot?
If your "that" competitive, compete with others in your life to do God's will, to do God's work, compete in showing MORE Love, Kindness, understanding, selflessness. Then sit back and see the kind of "example" you are!!
Today-Compete with no one about anything, do not argue, do not try to be right. Just "do" right!
Have an incredible day in the Lord Friends!
Candy :0)
Romans 12:10
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
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
Romans 12:16
Competition, it can be a beautiful thing, but for the most part, it's become a selfish, holier than thou, ego and pride boosting, wrecker!
I watch it wreck friendships, sports, family, marriages and relationships, even peace in the work place.
Can you remember a time when you argued with or were argued with your spouse over "being right" about something?
When you or your spouse do that to one another, your destroying the foundation the Lord built for you for your marriage!
A time when children argued who was right about something silly, you or their parents just stood by letting them destroy their relationship with one another, jeopardizing love of family for "being right".
A sporting event where a child/adult lost and proceeded to throw a fit at anyone and anything they could to try to "win" even when in all fairness, they lost. Just being a sore loser and ruining the whole point of the event for all involved, teaching others that this sort of behavior is alright!
Or at work, where the employee's are allowed to belittle, demean and be verbally abusive to their supervisor's. Throwing temper tantrums and acting like 2 year olds who've just had their lollypop taken away! Destroying the foundation of "adult" behavior, professional behavior, shop morale and self control.
Take a step back, take a breath, and let's ask ourselves...Is the loss of our Love, family, friends, acquaintances, employers, co-workers...Is what is at stake here worth "Being Right"? Say we are right on a subject we're arguing with someone over, if we just shut up and avoid "destruction", IF we are right, sooner or later (usually sooner) the person in the "wrong" will figure it out WITHOUT the argument that does NOT have to happen!
Another key in these situations is, if you come to the conclusion you were wrong, humble yourself and Love enough to tell that person you were wrong and your SORRY!
Apologizing will not kill anyone but will bring peace faster and more intense than you can imagine!
AND, as I said earlier, the "example"...If you argue with others to be "right", what example are you setting for ANYONE who is within ear shot?
If your "that" competitive, compete with others in your life to do God's will, to do God's work, compete in showing MORE Love, Kindness, understanding, selflessness. Then sit back and see the kind of "example" you are!!
Today-Compete with no one about anything, do not argue, do not try to be right. Just "do" right!
Have an incredible day in the Lord Friends!
Candy :0)
