Where
there is a culture of selfishness and competition, there will be only noise and
leadership will be ignored. Then; every manner of evil will flourish. (James
3:16)
God’s way is a way of respect and honor.
That way leads to empathy and giving. In God’s kingdom we see stories that
unite and lead people to hope. When you look up to those who lead you, do you
seek ways to serve and participate? When you look down, do you see ways to
encourage and lift others up?
James here observes that the world – living
in Christ-less selfishness – compares and competes rather than loving. Looking
up leads to envy and jealousy, while looking down brings a sense of arrogance
and pride. In this culture of unbridled selfishness, there is no chance for
unity; no chance that God will be glorified and lives be transformed through
the community’s influence. When people are led to be self-serving and selfish,
there is division and incivility. There is no empathy as leaders lose touch
with their people. People who have much will take even though they have no
need.
Your people – those who stick around - become
who you are. Look around and see who you have taught them to be.
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