2 Corinthians 10:12-13
12 For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. 13 We, however, will not boast beyond measure, but within the limits of the sphere which God appointed us—a sphere which especially includes you.
12 For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. 13 We, however, will not boast beyond measure, but within the limits of the sphere which God appointed us—a sphere which especially includes you.
Paul and the others ministering the gospel did not point to self, but Christ, in all their labors. There were some who made a point of broadcasting their own deeds and not God’s grace and power in their own weakness. Paul points out the lack of wisdom in this comparison approach where everyone was using themselves and others as measuring sticks instead of Christ. The lesson then is to boast only in what God does in each of us for His glory by His power, and never to boast by comparing what we do over others.
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