“But when they measure
themselves by one another and compare themselves with one another, they are
without understanding.” (2 Corinthians 10:12b)
We live in a culture that is in a constant state of
comparison. I have to believe that this state has crept into the church. I will
now affirm that statement with personal testimony. Knowing that my calling is
teaching, I often find myself listening to a sermon for comparison purposes not
contextual matters. Usually one of two conclusions are drawn; I could have done
a better job or they did a better job than I could have. This invokes one of
two emotions, pride or jealously. To that end I reiterate our verse at hand,
those who “compare themselves with one
another, they are without understanding.”
On the playing field comparison is a
way of life. ESPN knows that’s what the people want, they want to know who the
best is. How do we find the best? We put a line down the middle of the screen;
player A on the left and player B on the right. This split screen thinking is
engrained in how we view one another. We are constantly comparing ourselves to
one another. This isn’t healthy and often results in sinful thinking.
As Christians we are on a different playing
field, one where we are all equal at the cross. The cross slays everyman,
exposes him for who and what he really is. A sinner, fallen short of the glory
of God. When one lives on this playing field pride and jealousy cannot creep in.
How often do we take our eyes off of Jesus and fix them onto one another? We
need to correct our gaze.
The same cross that slays us also set us free to live as
Kings Kids. Comparison is paralyzing, the Cross is freeing. You are fearfully
and wonderfully made, unique and beautiful in His eyes. The Cross has affirmed
our worth. We have been set free from living in a constant state of comparison,
and freed to live as children of the King. You will never become the man or
women God created you to be by comparing yourself to others. Stop looking to
your neighbor and start looking to your Creator, He has an Ephesians 2:10
designed solely for you, now walk in it!
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