First Means Last

It continues to amaze me how differently the world thinks, compared to what God's word says.
The world's idea of how to be first is directly opposite of what Jesus says. He says "if anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all." (Mark 9:35)
My oldest daughter is learning this lesson recently. Her desire to be first has become a real issue around here, so what do we do? Go to God's word. It won't change her heart condition if I tell her things like, "don't push, wait your turn, let her go , slow down, etc". What will change her heart condition is learning what Jesus says about her behavior. Top that off with some good old prayer and your bound to have a changed heart! I can already see a difference in her.
If Jesus tells us the way to be first is to serve others, that's what we should believe. He is the one who has true control over our future. Don't let society tell you otherwise. Satan rules society and wants nothing more than for God's children to fall.
"And if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around his neck." (Mark 9:42) Jesus makes it clear in that scripture that you don't want to be responsible for making another believer sin.
Read your Bible; you need to know what God expects of you! Satan's laws are running rampant out there and it's time God's laws were better known.