The Bible counsels thus:
See then that ye WALK circumspectly (carefully), not as FOOLS, but as WISE, redeeming the TIME, because the days are EVIL. Wherefore be you not unwise, but understanding what the WILL of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be FILLED with the Spirit; (Ephesians 5:15-18).
Apostle Paul said thus:
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).
Do you get it?
It is foolishness to look unto and compare yourself to other Christians in this World. This is because NO Christian is up to divine standard for another Christian in this World. True!
It is foolishness to look unto and compare yourself to non Christians in this World. This is because NO non Christian is up to divine standard and equal to a any Christian in this World. True!
The Bible reveals thus:
Be you not UNEQUALLY yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. (2 Corinthians 6:14-18)
If you are looking and comparing yourself with any other Christian and not Christ and Him alone, you are not a true Christian. True!
If you are looking and comparing yourself with any non Christian and not Christ and Him alone, you are not a true Christian. True!
The Biblical standard is this:
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, LOOKING unto JESUS the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. (Hebrews 12:1-3).
A true Christian only LOOKS unto JESUS CHRIST and Him alone.
A true Christian only COMPARES himself or herself to JESUS CHRIST and Him alone.
This is because, they understand and are conscious that as JESUS CHRIST is, so are they in this World. The Bible reveals thus:
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. (1 John 4:17).
Who are you looking and comparing yourself to other than Jesus Christ?
Who are you looking and comparing your walk with God to other than Jesus Christ?
Who are you looking and comparing your work with God to other than Jesus Christ?
It only when you and I look unto JESUS CHRIST and compare ourselves to Him alone, that we can truly believe and do the works that He did and even greater works. The Bible reveals thus:
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believes on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. (John 14:12).
Think about it because it must be JESUS CHRIST and Him Alone. Take note, take heed!
God bless you.
MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
Visit www.shiftstatusinternational.com
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