The evils and distortions that arise from competition have led some to conclude that it is wrong. But the grading system provides a competitive atmosphere where those who do the best are rewarded. This helps students find something they can do well. When we are unwilling to pay someone for poor service or a poor product we do them well to let them know that their competitor has something better to offer. This will either lead them to find something better suited for their abilities, or lead them to improve their goods and services.
Competition is the mechanism that help us to find jobs that we are good at. Competitive systems help us test our abilities. If you ever shop to get the best deal then you approve of competition. Competition helps keep prices in check as well. You encourage better efficiency that keeps costs down.
Competition makes sure people keep getting better at making things which drives the cost of goods down. Flat screen TV's are cheaper than when they were first made. Computers keep getting better while prices fall. Thus our standard of living continues to rise while some goods decrease in price. Calculators used to cost $100. Now they're included for free on your smart phone.
See Ecclesiastes 4:4.
Competition helps people find God's will for their lives so they can serve in a way that God has made them and gifted them. Competition gives us opportunity to be kind to those with whom we compete.
Competition brings many temptations to sin. We can be tempted to harm others. We can become proud or neglect our families in the name of success.
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