A simple example of competing wills might be found in an experience that happened in a chapel a few years ago. People of faith were joined for a wonderful occasion. There was a missionary speaking who was soon to leave on his mission. There was also a baby blessing that would take place during the services that day. These were priceless and sacred events for the families and dear friends of the families. It should have been a time of rejoicing for everyone in the congregation.

And, it was—until a little pride stirred up two people, that is. One man was saving a few seats and another man was trying to find seats. There was a disagreement over whether saving seats was appropriate or not. Two people both felt they had a right to the seats and, I’m sure that in many ways, both did. One or the other needed to sacrifice his pride, but neither was willing to humble himself. 

After the meeting, the matter still wasn’t settled. Both men went to the parking lot, where a fight ensued. One man then jumped in his car while the other went inside to clean up. When he came out, he was struck by the car of the man who he had been fighting with. In the end, the man driving the car was arrested. (See Ben Winslow, “Police arrest man after fight over seat saving at LDS church,” Fox News, July 1, 2013.)