What Does the Bible Say About Comparison?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on comparison
The Bible addresses comparison in many places, cautioning against comparing ourselves to others as it can lead to envy, pride, and discontentment. Each person is uniquely created by God with different gifts, talents, and purposes, and we are encouraged to focus on our individual journey rather than comparing it to others. Comparing ourselves to others can distract us from our own blessings and hinder our ability to appreciate the blessings of others.
Bible Verses About Comparison
Galatians 6:4–5KJV
“But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For every man shall bear his own burden.”
2 Corinthians 10:12KJV
“For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.”
James 3:16KJV
“For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.”
Proverbs 14:30KJV
“A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.”
1 Corinthians 4:5KJV
“Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.”
Proverbs 4:25KJV
“Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.”
Philippians 2:3KJV
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
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