What Does the Bible Say About Comparison?

Galatians 6:4

“Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else.”

2 Corinthians 10:12

“We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves...”

Proverbs 14:30

“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”

James 3:16

“For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.”

Proverbs 4:25

“Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.”

1 Corinthians 12:14

“Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many.”

Psalm 139:14

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”