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John 3:26

John's disciples were troubled by Jesus' growing popularity. They were loyal to John — but they had missed the point. John never wanted a following for himself.

Memory phrase: Success is not about the crowd — it is about faithfulness to your calling.

Talk about it: John's disciples were worried that Jesus was getting more popular. Why do you think that bothered them?

Prayer: God, help me to be faithful to my calling, not jealous of others who seem more popular.

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