Mr. Beast is the number one YouTuber in the World. Read Philippians 2:1-4. Jimmy Donaldson, a.k.a. Mr. Beast, has over 400 million subscribers to his YouTube Channel. He recently aired "Beast Games" where 1,000 contestants compete for a winner-take-all $5 million dollar prize. The competition includes games of skill, chance, and knowledge. The goal is clear. Eliminate the other 999 and win the money. Contestants form alliances, make deals, and build trust. They also lie, persuade, and manipulate their way to the next level. Even Mr. Beast, as the host, often interjects by offering bribes to get people to eliminate themselves from the competition. The goal of the competition is exactly the opposite of what the Apostle Paul encouraged the Philippians to do. As followers of Jesus, we are united together in covenant by the love of Jesus. We are to put the interest of others ahead of ourselves. We are to be in fellowship with one another in unity with the Holy Spirit. Although we may have goals and dreams, we must guard our hearts from selfishness that would cause us to manipulate others to get what we want. Instead, we must consider the goals and dreams of others and join together to help each other. Over 400 million people follow Mr. Beast. Let’s choose to follow Jesus.



Most Holy God, in a world full of manipulation and cheating, set our hearts on following you. Guide us with your Holy Spirit so that we may love like Jesus and work together with all people to make the world a better place, where all can find joy. Amen.