Dealing with the Supplanter spirit (The spirit of competition)

When is the body of Christ ever going to stop competing with a dress code…out shinning each other while looking down at others less fortunate. Yes, when will the church be provoked to stop having a preaching and singing contest and give God some real praise and live the life in order that someone that is not saved be compelled to become saved!

·        Spiritual Competition
 is a Supplanter spirit

It’s definition is: one who grabs by the heel an example is

Jacob in the Bible

Genesis 27:36 And he said, Is not he rightly named? For he hath supplanted me these two times: he took my birthright and behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me?

Hosea 12:3 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:

·       This is a competitive spirit as in running a marathon to get in the lead to score points by any means necessary!

·     This should not be in the church the pulpit nor the pews

Everyone’s gift is unique because God made you that way. We should always relax and try to be the best that we can without having to feel inadequate, feeling low self-esteem. One should not fear not being good enough to the point of being so desperate to prove to the world that you are somebody while knocking others down on your journey! For we are in the race with ourselves not with others to press towards the mark of the high calling in Jesus. My brother and sister lay aside the weight of trying to prove yourselves to others! Glorify God with all that you have! Amen Beloved let us love one another!