Humility and the Measure of Faith
“For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.” Rom. 12:3.
Do we ever find ourselves thinking we are better than someone else? More knowledgeable, more anointed, more loved, or more holy? The moment we see ourselves as “more” than others, we become less than who God has called us to be. Pride goes before a fall. As the Holy Spirit transforms us into the image of Christ, we become less, and He becomes more!
A self-righteous attitude says, “I’m perfect, and you’re not. I’m the true Christian, and you’re not. I’m right, and you’re wrong.” This mindset places self on the throne, diminishing others in order to elevate ourselves. When we encounter others with this attitude, we are called to pray for them and allow the Lord to minister to their hearts as He also ministers to ours. Forgiveness flows freely, both for others and for ourselves.
We must evaluate ourselves honestly and prayerfully, remembering that it is Christ in us who is truly great. As we recognize His presence in others, we are called to walk in love, strengthen, and encourage one another, even when it’s not reciprocated. As members of the Body of Christ, we need and complement one another. We grow in humility and faith, from glory to glory!
Do we ever find ourselves thinking we are better than someone else? More knowledgeable, more anointed, more loved, or more holy? The moment we see ourselves as “more” than others, we become less than who God has called us to be. Pride goes before a fall. As the Holy Spirit transforms us into the image of Christ, we become less, and He becomes more!
A self-righteous attitude says, “I’m perfect, and you’re not. I’m the true Christian, and you’re not. I’m right, and you’re wrong.” This mindset places self on the throne, diminishing others in order to elevate ourselves. When we encounter others with this attitude, we are called to pray for them and allow the Lord to minister to their hearts as He also ministers to ours. Forgiveness flows freely, both for others and for ourselves.
We must evaluate ourselves honestly and prayerfully, remembering that it is Christ in us who is truly great. As we recognize His presence in others, we are called to walk in love, strengthen, and encourage one another, even when it’s not reciprocated. As members of the Body of Christ, we need and complement one another. We grow in humility and faith, from glory to glory!
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