- I must remind myself that my identity comes not from my performance, but from my relationship with Christ.
- I must do my best with the opportunity God gives me right now and if I do, I will please Jesus. Jesus commended the guy who returned 10 talents back to him the same way he commended the guy who returned 4. They each had different levels of giftedness, yet they both were faithful to the task they were given.
- I must believe the words of Paul when he said that ultimately it’s not what I think of my performance that counts, but what the Lord thinks.
What you say about yourself means nothing in God’s work. It’s what God says about you that makes the difference. (2 Cor. 10.18, The Message)
What has helped you avoid the curse of comparison?
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