Many years ago Michelangelo, the sculptor, and Raphael, the painter, were commissioned to execute works of art for the beautification of the Vatican. Although each had a different job to do and both were highly respected, there arose such a bitter spirit of rivalry between them that at last they would not even speak when they met. Their jealous attitude toward one another was obvious to all who knew them. The most amazing part of it all was that both were supposed to be doing their work “for the glory of God.”

Most people spend so much time worried someone is going to out do them that they lose sight of the fact that we are working toward a common goal. The Devil wants to have us square off against each other, but we need to remember we are all on the same team. It takes the talents of all to make the work of Christ complete.