WHY DO CHRISTIANS COMPETE?

Why is it that "believers" argue about scripture and it's meaning ?
There seems to be an innate instinct in man to out do his neighbor.
Could this be a survival  issue left over from a much harsher world?
Or is it the ego of man that requires the admiration of his fellows?
We have all heard that "knowledge is power" and that is probably true,
but is that what those who argue their point of view seeking?  Or is it
the admiration of peers that drives the debate?  Does being "correct"
bring a higher reward in Heaven? A bigger mansion ?  

         Why are CHILDREN given as an ideal of Faith to inherit the
Kingdom of Heaven?  They don't argue points of Scripture, they simply
believe.  Those that argue seem to lack the kind of child-like Faith
that Jesus so loves.  We know that satan is a competitor of the first
degree.  Total  ego !   Also the Jewish leaders of Christ's day were
into their interpretations of Scripture, from which they formed their
"rules and laws" which drew harsh rebuke from Jesus.  The RCC also
has fallen into that system that has grown to this day.  They firmly
believe that their interpretation of Scripture (and rules ) are absolute.
This to the point that they have the POWER to excommunicate any
one from the church, thereby  denying them entry to Heaven.

        As it is said "there is nothing new under the sun".  Man will do
what he has always done.  We have in this day of "advanced knowledge"
and understanding to shed our competitive nature and return
ourselves to a simple child-like Faith as we draw ever so nearer to
His return.  And let's remember that everyones relationship with
Jesus is as personal and unique as any marriage.  Let's return to our
honeymoon like relationship with Him and let Him guide our growth
in His way through the Holy Spirit and not compare our own "wisdom"
to that of our brothers and sisters.  Could this be what He was saying
with the "little child" example.  Just a thought from a simple believer.

        MARANATHA!

             T.H.