Ah, but, you will say, isn't there something about letting the little children come to him. It is about entering into a relationship with Christ and thus with God who sent him. In the same way, relationships among the disciples of Jesus should have that quality of welcoming the child among us. So being the servant of all is part of the call to the disciples welcome the child among them. Its is not exactly the most popular message right now, but we must acknowledge that a call to Christian discipleship is a call to live in way that is counter-cultural.
Competition is said to be good.
In the name of Christ. In your mercy, Lord, pardon and restore us, that together in the ministry of Christ we may serve you with joy all the days of our life. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Thanks be to God. Now to him who loved us, gave us every pledge that love could give, freely shed his blood to save us, gave his life that we might live, be the kingdom, and dominion, and the glory evermore.