Comments on: Competition In Ministry http://amybayliss.com/2009/06/competition-in-ministry/ Cajun Joie de Vivre: Stepping Stones to a Fulfilled Life Tue, 22 May 2012 13:02:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: It’s not just about you: networking. {Day 8} Heart Matters | Amy Bayliss http://amybayliss.com/2009/06/competition-in-ministry/comment-page-1/#comment-3116 It’s not just about you: networking. {Day 8} Heart Matters | Amy Bayliss Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:20:44 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=148#comment-3116 [...] you are blogging for selfish reasons then you tend to be competitive. There shouldn’t be competition in ministry since we all have the same goals in mind. I know that for me, especially during my first couple of [...] [...] you are blogging for selfish reasons then you tend to be competitive. There shouldn’t be competition in ministry since we all have the same goals in mind. I know that for me, especially during my first couple of [...]

]]> By: Praise and Coffee http://amybayliss.com/2009/06/competition-in-ministry/comment-page-1/#comment-3095 Praise and Coffee Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:18:35 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=148#comment-3095 Love this post and love what Lisa just said!! <br /><br />Sue Love this post and love what Lisa just said!!

Sue

]]> By: Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife http://amybayliss.com/2009/06/competition-in-ministry/comment-page-1/#comment-3096 Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:09:06 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=148#comment-3096 Great post and definitely a subject that needs to be called out. <br /><br />I agree with all who said it goes back to a woman's tendency to compare her 'performance' with someone else's. If we can't do something biggest and best, we either a) consider quitting or b) develop a rebellious/envious spirit towards the one who seems to be in that position. <br /><br />I'm reminded of my favorite, favorite scripture on the subject. Moses is in the wilderness and others in the camp have begun to prophesy. And then: "Joshua son of Nun, who had been Moses' aide since youth, spoke up and said, "Moses, my lord, stop them! But Moses replied, "Are you jealous for my sake? I wish that all the LORD's people were prophets and that the LORD would put his Spirit on them!" (Numbers 11)<br /><br />In my estimation, with all the lost souls in this world and those who need discipling, it's going to take ALL OF US pouring it out to the uttermost to spread God's fame. <br /><br />Okay. I'm done. :) Great post and definitely a subject that needs to be called out.

I agree with all who said it goes back to a woman's tendency to compare her 'performance' with someone else's. If we can't do something biggest and best, we either a) consider quitting or b) develop a rebellious/envious spirit towards the one who seems to be in that position.

I'm reminded of my favorite, favorite scripture on the subject. Moses is in the wilderness and others in the camp have begun to prophesy. And then: "Joshua son of Nun, who had been Moses' aide since youth, spoke up and said, "Moses, my lord, stop them! But Moses replied, "Are you jealous for my sake? I wish that all the LORD's people were prophets and that the LORD would put his Spirit on them!" (Numbers 11)

In my estimation, with all the lost souls in this world and those who need discipling, it's going to take ALL OF US pouring it out to the uttermost to spread God's fame.

Okay. I'm done. :)

]]> By: Mary Snyder http://amybayliss.com/2009/06/competition-in-ministry/comment-page-1/#comment-3097 Mary Snyder Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:27:05 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=148#comment-3097 Amy -- I think you really nailed it -- it's much more about envy than it's about competition. <br /><br />I've dealt with that and I still deal with it, but I constantly ask the Lord to release me of the envy and allow me to embrace the ministry He has called me to. <br /><br /> I also LOVE to serve alongside my sisters in the faith -- what a joy and a blessing to serve God as part of a team. <br /><br />Thank you for your work and your heart! I'm honored to know you. Amy — I think you really nailed it — it's much more about envy than it's about competition.

I've dealt with that and I still deal with it, but I constantly ask the Lord to release me of the envy and allow me to embrace the ministry He has called me to.

I also LOVE to serve alongside my sisters in the faith — what a joy and a blessing to serve God as part of a team.

Thank you for your work and your heart! I'm honored to know you.

]]> By: Christine http://amybayliss.com/2009/06/competition-in-ministry/comment-page-1/#comment-3098 Christine Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:08:19 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=148#comment-3098 Great post! Great post!

]]> By: Sisterlisa http://amybayliss.com/2009/06/competition-in-ministry/comment-page-1/#comment-3099 Sisterlisa Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:29:59 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=148#comment-3099 Luke, I think the reason we tend to forget that is because we think it's all about us. But it really isn't about us at all. Luke, I think the reason we tend to forget that is because we think it's all about us. But it really isn't about us at all.

]]> By: Sisterlisa http://amybayliss.com/2009/06/competition-in-ministry/comment-page-1/#comment-3100 Sisterlisa Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:29:06 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=148#comment-3100 TeriLynneU, I read one time an author say "Keep your eyes on Jesus and right living happens" When we put our eyes on other's accomplishments, we tend to forget what God's goal for us, as individuals, is. We really don't need to worry about the success of others. Only God knows the true and genuine outcome of everything we do and all our righteousness is filthy rags anyway. <br /><br />We really have nothing to bring to the table. We just need to decrease so Christ can increase. It's not about us, it's about Christ. When we can keep that understanding and remain humble, then competition won't sneak in and cause us to stumble. TeriLynneU, I read one time an author say "Keep your eyes on Jesus and right living happens" When we put our eyes on other's accomplishments, we tend to forget what God's goal for us, as individuals, is. We really don't need to worry about the success of others. Only God knows the true and genuine outcome of everything we do and all our righteousness is filthy rags anyway.

We really have nothing to bring to the table. We just need to decrease so Christ can increase. It's not about us, it's about Christ. When we can keep that understanding and remain humble, then competition won't sneak in and cause us to stumble.

]]> By: Sisterlisa http://amybayliss.com/2009/06/competition-in-ministry/comment-page-1/#comment-3101 Sisterlisa Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:23:12 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=148#comment-3101 Good points Kristen, I see competition in modern churches today and so many of God's children end up hurt.<br /><br />That kind of competition comes from that Ol' enemy himself. He tried to compete with God and took a third of the angels with him. Much like a church/ministry split now a days.<br /><br />The more people who love God, the more the enemy seeks to destroy that by pining for our attention. I see this when people leave one fellowship and decide to go to another one. Same happens in online ministries. The leaders end up fighting, much like when children get in the cross fire of parents who divorce.<br /><br />Paul had a ministry split with another Apostle and the contention was sharp between them. They had to part ways. But we don't see them bothering each other after that. They just continued forward for the Lord, just in different directions. Both pairs of Apostles helped God's people. <br /><br />Yes competition is an ugly dirty thing. Too bad people can't learn how to make sincere apologies anymore. It makes forgiveness rather difficult sometimes. Good points Kristen, I see competition in modern churches today and so many of God's children end up hurt.

That kind of competition comes from that Ol' enemy himself. He tried to compete with God and took a third of the angels with him. Much like a church/ministry split now a days.

The more people who love God, the more the enemy seeks to destroy that by pining for our attention. I see this when people leave one fellowship and decide to go to another one. Same happens in online ministries. The leaders end up fighting, much like when children get in the cross fire of parents who divorce.

Paul had a ministry split with another Apostle and the contention was sharp between them. They had to part ways. But we don't see them bothering each other after that. They just continued forward for the Lord, just in different directions. Both pairs of Apostles helped God's people.

Yes competition is an ugly dirty thing. Too bad people can't learn how to make sincere apologies anymore. It makes forgiveness rather difficult sometimes.

]]> By: Sisterlisa http://amybayliss.com/2009/06/competition-in-ministry/comment-page-1/#comment-3102 Sisterlisa Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:15:41 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=148#comment-3102 Very true Karin. I mean why in the world would believers get competitive against each other, over each other? We need to go forward. When we stop and face each other with squabbling, people get hurt and the enemy wins. Very true Karin. I mean why in the world would believers get competitive against each other, over each other? We need to go forward. When we stop and face each other with squabbling, people get hurt and the enemy wins.

]]> By: Karin Katherine http://amybayliss.com/2009/06/competition-in-ministry/comment-page-1/#comment-3103 Karin Katherine Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:10:35 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=148#comment-3103 How true. Its easy to feel the green eyed monster pop up. What I learned in a Beth Moore bible study is that its usually about something you have going on inside you and not really what has you worked up.<br /><br />I think its the devil's way to take good well meaning Christians and their sincere acts and turn it around on themselves. To let pride and ego get in the way of His work.<br /><br />Its just something to be aware of and it could happen to anyone.<br /><br />I like the part where we remember that we are all on the same team. No matter what position we play. How true. Its easy to feel the green eyed monster pop up. What I learned in a Beth Moore bible study is that its usually about something you have going on inside you and not really what has you worked up.

I think its the devil's way to take good well meaning Christians and their sincere acts and turn it around on themselves. To let pride and ego get in the way of His work.

Its just something to be aware of and it could happen to anyone.

I like the part where we remember that we are all on the same team. No matter what position we play.

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