“For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.” – 2 Corinthians 10:12.
I AM SURE that you have experienced, or you have observed this over a thousand times in your life. You see others who measure themselves by themselves, and Scripture tells us that this is not wise.
Scripture warns against the folly of comparing oneself to others using worldly standards, ie. fallen men.
The verse explains that this practice is “without understanding” because those who measure themselves by themselves lack a wise and proper standard of judgment (Acts 17:31).
Instead, the focus should be on God’s standards for spiritual growth in Christ, and the approval that comes from Him and Him alone, rather than self-commendation or the validation of others.
If I were to go out today and ask people the question, “Are you perfect?” I’d be willing to say that 99 times out of 100, they would answer with “No, I am not perfect.”
Of course, the one axiom that all Americans will vote for is, “Nobody’s perfect.”
No ...
