“Because of the privilege and authority God has given
me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really
are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the
faith God has given us.” – Romans 12:3 New Living Translation
Our true worth isn’t based our monetary value or our
achievements, but rather in Christ. We were worthy enough to die for. When we
allow our tendency to think more of ourselves then we ought to bloom it begins
to flourish. This causes us to veer very suddenly off the narrow path set
before us. As believers in Christ we must remain focused on him and that which
is pleasing to God. Without Christ in our lives we are capable of nothing of
eternal value.
Measuring your value and worth by worldly
standards will leave you empty. Since worldly attractions remain all around us
it becomes difficult to avoid at times. Our self-esteem is important for us to
be emotionally and psychologically sound, but becoming confident in our own
abilities can become complicated. Having confidence in our God given abilities
without having it develop into pride or arrogance is healthy; however, there
appears to be a fine line with confidence and cockiness.
Understand that no matter what the world
may say or think of you, you are a child of the King of Kings and are of
infinite value to him. Know that you are loved without condition and compare
yourself only to Christ, who is the one we are to imitate in this life. Until
next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
Resource: The Life Application Study Bible
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