I often forget that importance of having unity with other believers. I tend to become some focused on my relationship with Christ that I don't want to be in a position to compromise what I know and what works for me, to step back and really try to help someone else out.
It's more honoring to Christ to have unity with other believers than it is for everyone to focus on making a good impression or meeting your own needs.
We are all one big team and we can't forgot that. We need each other.
Selfish ambition can ruin a church, but genuine humility can build it. Being humble involves having a true perspective about ourselves. We are sinners, saved only by God's grace, but we are saved and therefore have great worth in God's kingdom.
Instead of having your sights set for yourself, value others as well.
When I played basketball at Bethel, Coach Mike Lightfoot was really big on leadership. He wanted players who were going to encourage and push guys on the team. A huge reason for the success of the teams that I played on was good leadership. The best guys on the team didn't only focus on their own growth and development, they encouraged the guys on the rest of the team as well.
This is how we should encourage other believers. It's not just about us. My encouragement for you to love everyone, pick each other up, and share what Christ is doing in your life.
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