Comparison or Contentment?

2 Corinthians 7-10 

“We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise. We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the field God has assigned to us…”

2 Corinthians 10:12, 13

When our identity and self-worth are based on performance, we are quick to compare ourselves to others and to our prior performance. This comparison-based way of life and ministry fuels pride, fear, and insecurity. Paul viewed a comparison-based approach to life and ministry as dangerous and unwise. When our full identity comes from our relationship as sons and daughters of God, deeply loved by him, we are free and content to serve within the limits of his assignment for our lives. We are also free to celebrate and bless the faithfulness of others without comparison.

In what way is the Lord inviting us to new freedom from patterns of comparison?

“Lord Jesus, your love holds me and fills me like nothing else. I renounce all comparison-based thoughts and choose to live with contentment into all you have for me, for your glory.”