TOPIC: COMPETING IN VAIN

Read: 2 Corinthians 10:12-18

MESSAGE
“He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.” 1 Samuel 2:9

The basis of every competition is comparison. In todays world, everyone is checking to see who has the latest phone, designer wristwatch, dress, biggest social media fan base, et cetera. Some are living fake lives to measure up to the standard the world has set for popularity. Id like you to know that unhealthy competition has many siblings such as covetousness, jealousy, pride, envy, depression and, in some cases, murder.

I know that the fear of being left behind is what pushes many young people into unnecessary competition with their friends, classmates or family members. If that is your case, its better to be left behind by people of the world than to be left behind when Jesus comes. Todays Bible reading says that those who keep on using others as a yardstick for comparison are foolish.

My child, choose to be wise. Focus on a good life led by the Holy Spirit and forget about those who you think are living big. God will make all things beautiful for you in His time.

Point: Forget about the people you’re comparing yourself

Bible in One Year: Acts 12:1-25 , Job 29:1-25 , Job 30:1-31