divine creativity

Competition and comparison are commonly encouraged
in order to attain better quality in our works and products.
Competition in a marriage, in families and in teams can be
very destructive.
Jesus discouraged this kind of competition by teaching his disciples
to learn to lay down their life for one another.
He set an inexperienced child as an example for them.
The only strength of the child is his connection with someone else.
Matthew 18:1-5
Comparison is one of the recognized principles in learning.
By seeking the contrast between things we can see them in a more
objective way.
However, comparison in relationships can be devastating,
because it doesn’t recognize man’s need for grace.
All relationships without the ingredients of grace lack spirituality.
We don’t have enough information to come up with objective
conclusions. Comparison based on subjectivity leads to unhealthy
relationships. II Cor.10:12
Pastor Stevens’ booklet “Divine Creativity vs. Constructive Criticism”
has such a profound truth about taking the time and effort to
look for spiritual solutions in challenging situations.
In stead of operating in a critical spirit we learn to trust in God’s
work in other people’s lives and recognize the vulnerability of
our fellow servants.
Isn’t that what we would like others to do with us,
to be patient with us even when we fail.
Love endures all things and always finds a way. I Cor.13:7
That is divine creativity.