Video - Beautiful Mind - bargaining problem
Mathematician John Nash, a Nobel Laureate in Economics

Adam Smith (Died: July 17, 1790) said, “in competition, individual ambition serves the common good,” he only got it partially right. In reality, claims Nash, if everyone were to look out only for himself, ultimately no one would win - neither the individual nor the group they belong to. John Nash mathematically proves the golden rule… Matthew 7:12

Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

Humility

Romans 12:3 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.

When I say I’m not a great singer… People try to encourage me that I am… Why?

Philippians 2:1-4 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

Story of the two Autistic Special Olympics Athletes

David and Johnathon
First, Samuel, 18:1 After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself.

1 Samuel 23:16-18 Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God. ‘Don’t be afraid,’ he said. ‘My father Saul will not lay a hand on you. You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you. Even my father Saul knows this.’ The two of them made a covenant before the LORD. Then Jonathan went home, but David remained at Horesh.

Pastor John on the one-year anniversary of the church…
“If I was hit by a bus… Would Godwhy continue to exist?”
“I’m not called to lead Godwhy, but I absolutely want to make it a reality by supporting you”

I need someone to see my Strengths & my Blind Spots.

We need someone who can provide loving honesty.
“I’m not an expert, but…” This is my “observation” or “concern”.

Don’t fix me… Just be with me

I’ll give you my insight, but love you no matter what you choose.

Proverbs 18:24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.