It’s not uncommon to see my kids trying to outdo each other in something. Whether it’s who can jump higher, who can run faster, or who can get a longer streak on Bop It, much of the competition simply ends up with someone getting upset. I know some of this competition can be good for our kids to grow, but so often it seems like the challenge to outdo one another causes more unhealthy competition than anything else. Mary and I still find ourselves trying to comfort one of our kids or getting upset at another kid for always having to outdo their sibling at something.
I’ve been working to memorize new verses this year, and one of my most recent verses includes a great challenge to outdo one another. Romans 12:10 says, “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” Now this is a challenge I can get behind!
What would it look like if we were always trying to outdo one another in showing honor? I know that our home would look different. There would be more building up with our words. There would be more joy, and less fighting.
What would it look like for us as a church to outdo one another in showing honor? What would it look like in your Community Life Group, in your Bible Study, or at youth group? I see a church that puts people before preferences. I see a church that is selfless and always looking to the needs of others. I see a church that opens wide its arms to people that are different, to people that are spiritually seeking, to the people that society rejects, and to the people who are struggling to make ends meet. I see a church that loves people sacrificially. Let’s seek to outdo one another in showing honor!
My Rightnow Media pick of the month is for younger kids. Think Mr. Rogers meets Rend Collective.
See you Sunday!
For His Glory,
Pastor Kyle
