Comparison is a killer. If you have been around the internet in the last year, you have seen and read plenty on the topic. And all of it, true and worth reading.
Comparison will kill a relationship, or a friendship, quicker than one can imagine. It is also capable of killing a dream before it even gets out of your thoughts.
Comparison, as defined by dictionary.com (and some Old World Latin) means “to liken”. In comparing ourselves to others, we look to see how we are like them, how we measure up to them. The result is usually feelings which lead to jealousy or a sense of inadequacy. Most times, the feelings which stem from comparison are not beneficial to our growth.
Can I share with you the only comparison that is worth making?
“I once thought these things [status, possessions, education] were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ my Lord.” (Philippians 3:7-8a, NLT)
If the only comparisons we permit ourselves to make is to liken everything to Christ, then everything else in life will pale. All else is worthless, of no use, basically good for nothing, apart from Him.
As everything in our eyes and estimation becomes garbage, we then see the true and full worth of all we gain in Christ …
“I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith. I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead.” (verse 9b-10a, NLT)
So if comparison is trying to lure you in, may you remember this today:
There is only one comparison worth making!
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In My Thoughts,
Joanne
My 7-year-old daughter, the same one who wondered if we had just unloaded the dishwasher yesterday, and I were JUST talking about comparison and competition on the way to school this morning. The apostle Paul speaks truth I need to remember sometimes. 🙂 Thanks for linking up at my place today. I’m so excited to see what God does with this link up.
It’s amazing the conversations we can have with little ones. It was wonderful to join you. Praying God’s blessings on you & your community. May He grow it to bring Him much glory & honor in the weeks ahead!
Thank you for sharing these truths about comparison. I fall too often in the comparison trap. I hope you have a great day!
Jolene, I think we truly all fall into these traps now & then. We all need the reminder.
I too often fall into the comparison trap–thank you for providing the ‘cheat’ to get out! It doesn’t matter how many people subscribe to my blog, or how many things I have in comparison to other people. The ONLY thing that matters is–Do I know Jesus? I’m going to burn this in my memory so that I can combat the lies that tell me my worth is measured by others.
Friend, He has made you so uniquely you for there are purposes which only you can fulfill. Be you & keep making a difference!
Such a great truth here!
So appreciate you stopping here!