2 Corinthians 10:12; 17-18 NASB For we are not bold to class or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves; but when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding. 17 But HE WHO BOASTS IS TO BOAST IN THE LORD. For it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.

We got one of those giant rulers for our wall to mark how tall our children are each year. Well, of course we had to measure ourselves and my husband was very insistent that he was a certain height…even though the ruler did not corroborate that. He said “My driver’s license says that’s how tall I am!” I was quick to remind him that your driver’s license says whatever height you tell them to put down. (It was only a half an inch difference, so we agreed if you round up, he was indeed as tall as he said he was.)

If you measure yourself by yourself, you might end up with a skewed reality. Paul was warning the Corinthians not to follow the example of false teachers in the church that had two high an opinion of themselves. Instead, we should view ourselves through the lens of the Gospel. Our accomplishments are only those that God has given us. And His opinion is the only one that really counts.

-Kevi

 

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