Open Heaven For Teens 4 July 2022 | Competing In Vain

Open Heaven For Teens 4 July 2022 | Monday Devotional By Pastor E.A Adeboye And Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye

Open Heaven For Teens 4 July 2022

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TOPIC: Competing In Vain

Read: 2 Corinthians 10:12-18

1. For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

2. But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.

3. For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ:

4. Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,

5. To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man’s line of things made ready to our hand.

6. But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

7. For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

Memorise: He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. 1 Samuel 2:9

Open Heaven For Teens 4 July 2022 Message

The basis of every competition is comparison. In todays world, everyone is checking to see who has the latest phone, designer wristwatch, dress, biggest social media fan base, et cetera. Some are living fake lives to measure up to the standard the world has set for popularity.

I’d like you to know that unhealthy competition has many siblings such as covetousness, jealousy, pride, envy, depression and, in some cases, murder.I know that the fear of being left behind is what pushes many young people into unnecessary competition with their friends, classmates or family members.

If that is your case, its better to be left behind by people of the world than to be left behind when Jesus comes. Todays Bible reading says that those who keep on using others as a yardstick for comparison are foolish.

My child, choose to be wise. Focus on a good life led by the Holy Spirit and forget about those who you think are living big. God will make all things beautiful for you in His time.

Open Heaven For Teens 4 July 2022 Action Point: Forget about the people youre comparing yourself

Bible in One Year
Acts 12:1-25 , Job 29:1-25 , Job 30:1-31

Open Heaven for Teens 4 July 2022 Monday Devotional Guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye & Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.