Galatians 6: 4 AMP “But each one
must carefully scrutinize his own work [examining his actions, attitudes, and behavior],
and then he can have the personal satisfaction and inner joy of doing something
commendable without comparing himself to another.”
“Comparing
himself to another.” How many times have we not compared ourselves to
others in a day? I believe once we start comparing ourselves with our peers we
fall into a little trap called “entitlement.”
I see people that have so much and they still feel
entitled to much more. They seem to think they are superior to others and act
very prideful. In Luke chapter 18 verses
11 we are reminded of the Pharisee who made a great show of thanking God
because he was better than you and me. Satan was thrown out of Heaven because
he was filled with pride and thought he was better than God.
The flip side of comparing ourselves to others creates
in some a sense of invisibility. They struggle with very low self-esteem which
keeps them focused on themselves.
A negative thing that comes from entitlement is we
want to bring God down to our level. We think we are doing a great job and that
God should give us a pat on the back.
"The way [God] works surpasses the way you work,
and the way [He] thinks is beyond the way you think." Isaiah 55 verse 9.
Prayer
Humbly Lord, I come into Your presence, what wonderful
Name You have, You have no rifle, You have no evil, Yours is the Kingdom, Yours
the Glory and Yours is the name above all Names. What a powerful names it is, the Name of
Jesus Christ my king. I want to praise Your Name today Lord. If I am acting
entitled, I humbly pray forgive me. I am so grateful for each day You have
given me. I am so grateful for my job, I can earn money and do all the things I
wanted to. Thank You, Lord Jesus Christ nothing compares to You Lord Jesus
Christ. Amen
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