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Why Christians Should Not Make Comparisons
Why doing comparisons hurt us and may hurt others.
We cannot help but compare ourselves to others sometimes. Our society certainly pushes us in that direction. Sports, reality TV shows, and our materialistic world promote the ideas that people or their loved ones, when compared to others, are “better” or “superior.”
Parents brag about how much better their athletic children are against their competitors at sports events. Aspiring singers put down their fellow contestants, claiming to be more highly skilled. Reality shows thrive on the conflict that comes from people talking trash about other people. Our culture promotes a sense of entitlement.
The Negative Effects Of Constant Comparisons
Comparing ourselves with others is not wise (2 Corinthians 10:12). Here are a few reasons why we should not constantly be measuring ourselves up against others.
Creates blows to our self-esteem
Sometimes comparing ourselves to others can batter our self-image and self-esteem. We see people who are prettier, thinner, and more affluent than us and beat ourselves up. Discouragement and frustration stir up within us because we feel that we can never measure up. We are discontented with our lot in life. We may even…
