Self Reflection.
Galatians 6:4-5 (NIV)
"Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load."
Here we are told to not compare ourselves to others. If we are constantly comparing ourselves to others we will be constantly let down. We may not be as good as someone, give as much as another, and so on. We are called to test our own actions. Are we doing the best that we can? Are we helping those in need when we have plenty? Are we devoting time to the Lord? Or can we do more, do better?
We are to take part in self evaluation, mutually exclusive to others. We are to examine our actions alone and determine if we can do more or do better and then strive to do that. If we are doing all that we can do and we are carrying our own load, then we can take pride in our actions. We may not have all of the information when we look at others externally and we may not be able to accurately compare. The widow who gave her two mites was giving her all but the rich may have looked at her and thought that she was giving nothing comparatively. So let us take this passage to heart and look at ourselves exclusively. Do not compare to say you give more/less or are better/worse than someone else. Romans 3:23 "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
Challenge: Evaluate yourself this week, are you doing the best you can are you being the best Christian you can be? I venture to say you are like me and have room for self improvement. Start this new year with a realistic view and work every day to pursue being the best that you can be.
“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 (NIV)
"Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load."
Here we are told to not compare ourselves to others. If we are constantly comparing ourselves to others we will be constantly let down. We may not be as good as someone, give as much as another, and so on. We are called to test our own actions. Are we doing the best that we can? Are we helping those in need when we have plenty? Are we devoting time to the Lord? Or can we do more, do better?
We are to take part in self evaluation, mutually exclusive to others. We are to examine our actions alone and determine if we can do more or do better and then strive to do that. If we are doing all that we can do and we are carrying our own load, then we can take pride in our actions. We may not have all of the information when we look at others externally and we may not be able to accurately compare. The widow who gave her two mites was giving her all but the rich may have looked at her and thought that she was giving nothing comparatively. So let us take this passage to heart and look at ourselves exclusively. Do not compare to say you give more/less or are better/worse than someone else. Romans 3:23 "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
Challenge: Evaluate yourself this week, are you doing the best you can are you being the best Christian you can be? I venture to say you are like me and have room for self improvement. Start this new year with a realistic view and work every day to pursue being the best that you can be.
“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 (NIV)
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