“Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I
give each of you this warning: Don't think you are better than you really are.
Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith
God has given us.” (The Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans 12:3, NLT)
Paul was well educated and a leader. He traveled throughout the Roman Empire
teaching. He was chosen by God to lead
the start of the Church among the nations.
From such a position he thought it was important to “give each of you
this warning.” We do tend to think we
are better than we actually are. It is
easy to look at others and think our way is better. The divisions in our world run deep. There are divisions between liberals and
conservatives, gays and straight, pro-choice and pro-life and the list is
endless. Each side knows that their side
is right, and because of that conviction it seems that we start thinking we are
better. Just as a thought, perhaps what
Paul says immediately before what is quoted above is an answer.
“Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let
God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you
will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”
(Romans 12:2, NLT)
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