Chapter-a-Day Matthew 18

At about the same time, the disciples came to Jesus asking, "Who gets the highest rank in God’s kingdom?" Matthew 18:1 (TM)

The Top 40
Today’s Top 10
Best in Class
Magna Cum Laud
Mega-Church
Top Sales
World-class

Our culture is obsessed with success. There’s nothing wrong with striving for excellence, but our pursuit to be excellent at what we’re doing can easily become a desire to feel better than others. Instead of striving to please God we strive to feel superior. Jesus makes it clear that our attitude should be the exact opposite of the world. We should humble ourselves, serve, and lift others up – not ourselves.

Who can I serve today?

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About Tom Vander Well

Wayfarer, husband, father, consultant, thespian, writer, thinker, and back porch musician. Pressing on through the journey one step at a time.
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