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For we do not dare to class or compare ourselves with any of those who commend themselves; but they, measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding. . . . But he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord; For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

 

I am just an ok driver. I’m safe. I’m not in any accidents. I’m just not an intuitive driver and I don’t really enjoy driving. My husband is an amazing driver. He’s a professional driver and has competed (and won!) driving competitions in a tractor-trailer. If I compare myself to my husband, I would have to admit that I’m not a very good driver. Compare me, however, to most of the people I get stuck behind on the road and feel like I’m Mario Andretti.

 

While the Apostle Paul was absent from his brothers and sisters in the Lord in Corinth, there were some other guys who were really talking themselves up. Comparing themselves to themselves, they felt like they came out looking pretty good and they wanted everyone to know about it. If anyone could have shut those guys up, it was certainly the Apostle Paul. Nobody at that time had credentials like his (see Acts 22 and Philippians 3). Instead, he points out that if we want to brag, we should give the credit to God, who has provided all that we are sharing with others.

 

Lord, help us not to be full of ourselves and think of ourselves especially knowledgeable, wise, or spiritual. We know we will always find someone who we think isn’t doing things as well as we are. Thank You for how You have created us, gifted us, and transformed us. May we always remember that You are the only one responsible for and, therefore, worthy of any glory. Amen.

 

Paula Barney

adminassist@livinglord.org

 

Prayer Concern: Humility