Many churches have started interviewing special guests during worship services, hoping to inspire congregations by showcasing certain VIP's achievements or success stories. Yet this practice often creates a problem: it risks elevating one person above the rest, feeding an ego-driven model of faith. When a church shines the spotlight on VIPs who appear to have “made it,” it implicitly suggests that others are lesser Christians until they reach a similar level of achievement. That’s not a message that honors the gospel. Instead, the solution is to point people back to Jesus, who teaches that in His sight we are all valuable and precious, regardless of status or fame. The Bible says, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,” Philippians 2:3 (NIV). That verse plainly shows we should avoid glorifying someone’s personal success and turning a worship service into an admiration session for earthly status. Scripture also reminds us, “For God does not show favoritism,” Romans 2:11 (NIV). God doesn’t rank believers based on net worth or popularity. The moment we treat an interviewee as spiritually superior, we stray from biblical truth. It can mislead the congregation into thinking their own experiences aren’t valid unless they gain the same level of success. None of this uplifts the Body of Christ in a way consistent with the Westminster Confession, which holds that all believers share equal standing before our Creator. The solution begins by recognizing that every believer stands on equal ground at the foot of the cross. When Scripture reminds us to be humble, it means no one should be treated as a spiritual celebrity. As the apostle Paul teaches in Romans 12:3 (NIV): “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.”. We ought to value each person’s testimony not just VIP's and rejoice that God freely pours His grace upon all. We also have Philippians 2:3 (NIV) reminding us, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,” a truth that dismantles personal bragging. When churches give someone a stage just to boast about achievements, it can stir envy and pride. It might push newer believers to compare or idolize, thinking they must follow the exact path of that “successful” Christian to have any standing in the community. But we are meant to look to Christ, who humbled Himself for our sake. Elevating another person’s status undermines the shared call for humility in the family of God. Encouragement should fill our churches instead. If anyone’s light is flickering, we are called to speak words of love and affirmation. No one is a second-class citizen in the kingdom of God. When you accept Christ, you are made whole, redeemed, and fully part of His church, without needing interviews or acclaim to validate it. Let’s embrace unity and shun the mindset that proclaims one believer is more valuable than another. The heart of the gospel calls us to serve, not to parade certain individuals like celebrities on stage. A church service that becomes a publicity event for one person’s triumph misses the deeper renewal found only in Jesus. It’s time to ask ourselves: Are we exalting man’s accomplishments, or are we lifting our Lord’s name high? #Faith #ChurchUnity #HumbleHearts #ChristCentered #AllEqualInGodsEyes

The vast majority of people in my experience that go to church aren’t Christian at all. Nowadays, churches feel more like middle-class social clubs than gatherings of believers striving to honor God. The atmosphere can be cold and exclusive, driving away anyone who doesn’t fit a certain mold. For example, you might walk into a new church only to be judged by your job, your clothing, or where you live. It’s not just off-putting—it’s downright wrong. Who would want to stay where they’re made to feel insignificant or invisible? When the first question is “What do you do for a living?” followed by a condescending look or remark—and then the person goes on to boast about being a doctor or engineer, implying they’re somehow better—it’s no surprise people don’t come back. This attitude isn’t Christian love; it’s a social ladder competition masquerading as fellowship. It’s evil. Scripture gives a clear warning against showing favoritism. James 2:1-4 (NIV) states: “My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, ‘Here’s a good seat for you,’ but say to the poor man, ‘You stand there’ or ‘Sit on the floor by my feet,’ have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?” This scripture couldn’t be clearer. By treating people differently based on outward status, we become “judges with evil thoughts.” That’s a serious charge. It shows how damaging favoritism is, and it stands in direct contrast to Jesus’ command to love one another. The problem is this toxic culture that values status over the word of god. True Christianity calls us to love people genuinely, yet countless churches have become cliquey gatherings where professionals brag about themselves and belittle others. Instead of embracing every life that walks through the doors, they push aside the very individuals Christ came to rescue. The solution is to return to the biblical model of church: a place for broken, imperfect people to encourage and strengthen each other in faith. We need to repent of elitist attitudes, love our neighbors as ourselves, and remember that any grace we have received from God is unearned. When we focus on humility and compassion, we open up space for authentic fellowship and real transformation. 🙏 Ask yourself if you’re truly at church to serve God or just to keep up appearances. In the end, it’s our heart before the Lord that matters, not our job title, our clothes, or our social rank. Let’s stand against this harmful culture and build churches that reflect Jesus’ love. May we abandon worldly prestige and become communities of genuine care. 🔥 Heavenly Father, we call upon You, the one and true God, to forgive us when we look down on others. Soften our hearts and help us be welcoming to all, regardless of status or background. Guide us to love one another without expecting anything in return. Remind us each day that we are all equal in Your eyes and that we must reflect Your kindness in our words and actions. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. 🙏 #NoFavoritism #BiblicalLove #HumilityMatters #LoveOneAnother #ChurchUnity #ServeGodNotMan