“Let The One Who Boasts,

Boast In The Lord”

We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves. But when they measure themselves by one another, and compare themselves with one another, they do not show good sense. We, however, will not boast beyond limits, but will keep within the field that God has assigned to us, to reach out even as far as you. For we were not overstepping our limits when we reached you; we were the first to come all the way to you with the good news of Christ. We do not boast beyond limits, that is, in the labors of others, but our hope is that, as your faith increases, our sphere of action among you may be greatly enlarged, so that we may proclaim the good news in lands beyond you, without boasting of work already done in someone else’s sphere of action. “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” For it is not those who commend themselves that are approved, but those whom the Lord commends.

2 Corinthians 10:12-18

It is in our nature to point a finger at others. The apostle Paul talked about fellow teachers who avoided looking at their own behavior and instead attacked him.

When we don’t look at our own actions but instead compare ourselves with others, we often come out looking good. But as Paul said, It’s the Lord’s commendation that counts, not our own approval of ourselves.

If you must compare yourself with someone,

compare yourself with Christ.

Our Daily Bread – August 2, 2008