Divine Ideas, Not Competition

"I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase" (1 Corinthians 3:6).

Why do we need a Matthew, a Mark, a Luke, a John, a Paul, and all these other writers who have borne their testimony in regard to the life of the Saviour during His earthly ministry? Why could not one of the disciples have written a complete record...? The Gospels differ, yet in them the record blends in one harmonious whole. One writer brings in points that another does not bring in. If these points are essential, why did not all the writers mention them? It is because the minds of men differ and do not comprehend things in exactly the same way. Some truths appeal much more strongly to the minds of one class of persons than to others; some points appear to be much more important to some than to others. The same principle applies to speakers. Some speakers dwell at considerable lengths on points that others would pass by quickly or would not mention at all. Thus the truth is presented more clearly by several than by one (2MCP 424.2).

Things and ideas are patent in order for credit to be given to the originators. Yet, in the work of Christ, He can give different people the same ideas, and without competition, great success is achieved by all, as long as we understand that the idea ultimately comes from God, not people, and the motive behind the work is not for selfish gain. 

Because we are different, someone will accept the same message from you and not from me. And that's ok. We can share the same truth and see completely different results, all working together for His glory. 

-Dr. Dana

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