Competition - The Kingdom Key of Least & Greatest
Competition - The Kingdom Key of Least & Greatest R EAD | Matthew 18:1-4 “ Therefore, whoever chooses to humble themselves as this little child is greatest in the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 18:4) .” The desire to be great among our peers and in the eyes of others is the aspiration of most people. This desire for greatness often leads to competition. Competition can be healthy when it is done to motivate individuals or inspire groups to be their best. Most sports are competitive and have the goal of fostering healthy sportsmanship. Competition is unhealthy when it tears away at people’s self -esteem, self-image, and self-worth or causes them to do things that are unethical just to win. According to Charles Fillmore, the founder of the Unity Movement, the ego is often represented by male characters in the Bible and emotions are symbolized by female figures in the scriptures. Jesus’ primary twelves disciples were men, and a part...