I've been wrestling with jealousy SO HARD. Another martial arts instructor has become full-time...more and more...it's like I'm becoming the #3 and he's becoming the #2. But, even in my envy, I must admit that he made a full-time commitment and he is very good at the business. He's naturally the #2--but my ego still snarls.
It was with this snarly attitude that I read one of the student's essays on what his goals are for the next 5 years. His first goal is to develop a strong spiritual relationship with God. His second goal is to learn and really master kung fu. He pointed to Philippians 3:12 as his guiding verse.
I was awed and humbled. This essay was written by a 14-year old boy. He has his priorities in the right order.
And so I read Philippians today, and these things jumped out at me:
Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:13
It is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
Philippians 2:14
Do everything without complaining or arguing
And so, I can be at peace again
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