North Point Community Church Games We Play, Part 1: The Honor Game // Andy Stanley
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Jul 7, 2024 Discover how competition can harm relationships as the discussion highlights toxic games like blame and comparison. Learn about the 'honor game' from Paul's teachings, emphasizing the importance of valuing others over winning arguments at home. Andy Stanley encourages listeners to adopt a mindset of humble honor, following Jesus’ example in treating others as more important. This transformative approach aims to enhance personal connections and foster healthier communities, challenging everyone to play the honor game instead of the toxic ones.
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Son Waiting For A Network Launch
- Andy describes his son reverently watching the SEC network launch on a blank yellow screen.
- The story illustrates deep passion for competition in others, even when it seems odd to observers.
Dodgeball And Excessive Competitiveness
- Andy recounts a church staff dodgeball tournament where the pastor's wife was barred for being 'too competitive.'
- The story highlights how competition can exclude and harm relationships even in community settings.
Relational Win Is The Relationship
- Relational competition is toxic because any game that requires a loser harms the relationship.
- The real win in relationships is the relationship itself, not individual victory.