"A society that welcomes people of all races and social classes, that is characterized by love and not polarization, that cares most for its weakest members, that stands for justice and righteousness in a world enamored with selfishness and decadence, a society in which members compete for the privilege of serving one another---this is what Jesus meant by the kingdom of God"

From:  Yancey, Philip.  1995.  The Jesus I never knew.  Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan

Wow, what a POWERFUL statement!  To COMPETE for the PRIVILEGE OF SERVING one another.  If only we could say that that is what we see is happening.....