Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind
let each esteem other better than themselves (Philippians 2:3). There’re people who, instead of seeing the positive side of others and
learning from them, get into worthless competition. The news of someone else’s
success not only upsets and triggers in them a competitive spirit, they also
feel “dwarfed” by them. This ought not to be so.
The success of another person doesn’t mean that you’re failing;
therefore, rejoice and celebrate them. Be filled with love. Never find yourself
in unhealthy competition with others. If you were starting a business, for
example, don’t let it be because you want to compete with somebody else; don’t
strive or fight with others; let God lead you. If you’d commit your work to Him
and trust Him, He’d cause you to succeed. He’s already established you on the
Rock, and that Rock is Christ; therefore, you have nothing to fear.
Moreover, success is relative, and there’re different phases and levels
of success. Your success can only be measured according to the vision and
target that God has given you. If you’re about a God-given endeavour, then He
alone can judge how successful you are. Between you and God, you can decide
whether or not you’re successful, because it’s based on what you’re told to do.
What He told you to do may not be what He told someone else; so there’s no need
to compare yourself with others, or rate yourself on the basis of their success
or failure. Therefore, in all you do, let your motives be right and be void of
selfishness. When you hear of other people’s successes, never allow the
self-pitying or “why-not-me” attitude. Rejoice. Refuse to compare yourself with
anyone. Remember, you’re unique before the Lord!
PRAYER: Dear Lord, I thank you for your love, which is shed abroad in my
heart by the Holy Spirit. I extend this undiluted love to everyone around me,
showing sincere concern about their challenges, and expressing true joy and
happiness for their successes. Envy, jealousy, and pride have no place in me,
in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: Genesis 4:4-7 GNB Then Abel brought the first lamb born to
one of his sheep, killed it, and gave the best parts of it as an offering. The
Lord was pleased with Abel and his offering, but he rejected Cain and his
offering. Cain became furious, and he scowled in anger. Then the Lord said to
Cain, “Why are you angry? Why that scowl on your face? If you had done the
right thing, you would be smiling; but because you have done evil, sin is
crouching at your door. It wants to rule you, but you must overcome it.”
1 Corinthians 13:4 AMP Love endures long and is patient and kind; love
never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious,
does not display itself haughtily.
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