If you've gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care - then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends. Don't push your way to the front; don't sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don't be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand. (Philippians 2:1-4 MSG)
Last night I completely picked apart a speaker at a youth event. In my head I told myself that I wasn't sure I really could be a part of Christianity. I let myself think that becoming a prideful, cynical jerk was the right thing to do.
One thing I've seen and learned myself is this: prideful people are miserable people. There is a real peace and joy that comes when people choose to serve.
That's what I want to change today.
I think that scripture is important.
It's a lesson I'm learning and hope someday you live it out as well.
