The Opposite of a Pyramid Scheme

Pyramid schemes are designed for the privileged few to make it to the top on the backs of the less fortunate many.

Some view leadership and influence this way—based on what I take from others, I rise.

God’s way is the opposite.

“Don’t push your way to the front; don’t sweet-talk your way to the top.

Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage.

Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand.” (Philippians 2.3, 4 MSG)

This is the opposite of a pyramid scheme.

Influence is about making a difference in people’s lives.

Leadership is about benefiting others, lifting others, blessing others…

And being a blessing IS A BLESSING.

“Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting is the way.” (Luke 6.38 MSG)