Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Competition?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Competition in the Bible
What does the Bible say about competition? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Competition
- 1Psalms 108:13
“Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.”
KJV - 2Ecclesiastes 4:4
“Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit. every: Heb. all the rightness of work for this: Heb. this is the envy of a man from his neighbour”
KJV - 3Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
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- 6Luke 16:15
“And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.”
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- 8Galatians 5:26
“Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.”
KJV - 9Galatians 6:4
“But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.”
KJV - 10Galatians 6:9
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Competition? (2 Verses)
“Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.”
“Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit. every: Heb. all the rightness of work for this: Heb. this is the envy of a man from his neighbour”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Competition? (13 Verses)
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
“But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.”
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
“And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.”
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
“Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.”
“But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.”
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily , as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Competition
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about competition. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about competition and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about competition is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on competition needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about competition with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about competition, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Competition?
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