Pentecost contains agricultural harvest symbolism, picturing a first spiritual harvest. In sports, being first is an obsession, with our culture driven by competition and pride, encouraging a "winner take all" mentality. The desire to be first (or the greatest) runs contrary to God's pattern of leadership. We do not have to waste precious time competing with our brother. Because we have been chosen by God as His First Fruits, we do not have to worry about empty worldly competition. We need to have the tenacity to hold on to what God has given us.