“For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing” (James 3:16).
This simple sentence is probably the root of most of the discord in any fellowship. There are those who want to have authority for themselves, and they will do whatever is needed to gain it. It is based upon jealousy and ambition. The product is disorder. Evil only needs to be a degree off to send anyone and everyone in the wrong direction. Hold up good order and fight the good fight for what is right. Be of the same mind one toward another.
Lord, You know where there is discord. You know where I have caused it. Remove evil so that Your people may flourish. Guide me dear Lord in the way of truth in order that I may now and forever be led by You to go the way of all righteousness. Let not harbor evil within me and help me to root it out by Your power and under Your direction with Your good order in mind whenever I see it. You alone are Sovereign Lord and no one else should or can take Your place.
Lord Jesus, in You alone is there hope for all ages. Guide me where I have jealousy and ambition to look to You. Lead me into holiness. Grant me the ability to fight the good fight when I see discord and evil things. Through it all, establish Your church so that in Your goodness, Your grace and mercy may prevail. Lead Your faithful into the ways of righteousness on the path of faith which is set before us all. Amen
