When the Church focuses on a standard and achieving a reward we are a breeding ground for hatred, envy and division. Basically we fall prey to all the evils that competition brings. There is only one winner when competition rules. When there is only one winner there can be no community.

When the church focuses on community and calling others to join the purpose of that community, then we experience all the love, encouragement, peace and joy the scriptures teach and Jesus provides. Community provides the place where every one wins and so every one remains connected.

Competition verses community. Which one works for you?