Should we be competing at all with anyone, if so, for what reasons, are they selfish... is that okay? Are we at a disadvantage if we don't compete by the world's standards, do we have a chance to "win"? There seems to be a lot of ego involved, even a lot of one-upmanship in our day to day relationships... is this pleasing to God?
All these questions are meant to be thought provoking, not to be answered one by one... only pointing to the question of competition and being Christian.
2007-04-21 15:18:10 · 8 answers · asked by Jesus lives! 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We can win "by the world's standards", we lose spiritually, and visa versa. The two are opposites.
2007-04-21 15:28:27 · answer #1 · answered by sudonym x 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever we do, it should be done to the glory of God. Competition is good, once you are not selfish and self-centered and arrogant toward others. Competition gives one a sense of pride and confidence in what ever one is doing.
2007-04-21 22:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by charmaine f 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mortal Kombat!
Victory! As did the Holy Family. Within that holy circle was a competition the likes of which have never been seen nor will ever be seen again.
2007-04-21 22:30:14 · answer #3 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing wrong with friendly competition but Christians need to be generous winners and good losers.
2007-04-21 22:33:52 · answer #4 · answered by thinkingtime 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you need to draw the line when it becomes hurtful and you start to put your feelings above others just to get ahead. Life does not have to be win-lose, it can be win-win. We should strive to make everyone winners. We don't have to step on others to get a better standing for ourselves.
2007-04-21 22:26:32 · answer #5 · answered by tlbrown42000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very Good Question.
Now we must remember, befor we try to figure these things out (competition), that in Heaven, there are no divisions that bring about conflict.
2007-04-21 22:25:13 · answer #6 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with competition to improve yourself.
2007-04-21 22:23:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We should work so that God's glory shines through us, so that God's strength is perfected in our weakness.
We should do our best.
2007-04-21 22:21:48 · answer #8 · answered by 17hunter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋