CHASING CARROTS (Part 2) • "Fame" • Barry Bandara

• This Series: What really makes for a happy life? A dream job, a bigger house, or a new relationship? If you’re always hungry for the next big thing, but frustrated because it never seems to satisfy you, you might be Chasing Carrots. It’s time to hop off the treadmill and chase after something real. This five-week series is about the things people commonly chase after that only bring fleeting happiness, fulfillment, or validation.

 

• This Week: Just about everyone will deny a desire to be famous. The truth is that most of us desire micro-cravings for it. This deep-seated desire shows up thoughts like, “Do you like me?” “Please recognize me1” “Accept me!” Here is the truth: there is nothing wrong with being famous. The desire for fame is dangerous to your life and especially your faith. The continual search for significance is like a hamster chasing carrots.

 

Key Phrase: “He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” John 3:30​