MEASURING UP. 2 Corinthians 10:12 We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves.

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MEASURING UP

2 Corinthians 10:12 We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves.

2 Corinthians 10:12 Measuring and comparing is not wise.

1. Abilities Feeling cheated, competing with others

2. Appearance Depression, Insecurity, Obession, Hating Ourselves

1 John 3:20 “…our hearts will condemn us.”

3. Possessions

Discontentment, Keeping up with others

4. Troubles & Achievements

Psalm 73:1-5 Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost slipped;

Psalm 73:1-5 I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked

Psalm 73:1-5 They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from the burdens common to man.

4. Troubles & Achievements Self-pity & Resentment

1. Embrace the fact that you’re not like anyone else.

Psalm 139:14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

1. Embrace the fact that you’re not like anyone else. 2. Stop trying to be what you’re not – be who you are!

Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the patter of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

1. Embrace the fact that you’re not like anyone else. 2. Stop trying to be what you’re not – be who you are! 3. Evaluate yourself by God’s standards

Galatians 6:4-5 “Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else,…”

1. Embrace the fact that you’re not like anyone else. 2. Stop trying to be what you’re not – be who you are! 3. Evaluate yourself by God’s standards