Everyone wanted to be the best. Best student. Best servant. Best Christian. They got caught up in it, pressing and pushing until they forgot whom it was they were trying to please.
The quote highlights the intense pressure individuals often feel to excel in various roles, such as being the best student, servant, or Christian. In their pursuit of excellence, they become so focused on their achievements that they lose sight of their true motivations and the essence of their actions.
This passage from "The Atonement Child" by Francine Rivers emphasizes a common struggle where the desire to impress others can overshadow the...