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COMPARISON
Instead of comparing, start using and appreciating what God has blessed you with.
Nothing will destroy your peace of mind faster than comparing. It shows a lack of understanding and makes you ‘behave unwisely’ (2 Corinthians 10:12).
Cain measured himself against his brother Abel, and it ended in murder. When the disciples compared notes to see who among them would suffer and who would be spared, Jesus told them, ‘That is not your business’ (John 21:23).
Observe:
(i) Comparisons can make you feel superior, which leads to pride. Remember the Pharisee who made a great show of thanking God because he was better than everybody else? (Luke 18:11).
Pride was Satan’s downfall; that’s why he loves it when you struggle in the same trap.
(ii) Comparisons can make you feel inferior, which leads to low self-esteem and keeps you focused on yourself.
You overlook the truth that ‘God is no respected of persons’ (Acts 10:34) and starts believing He’s withholding things that are rightfully yours.
Society creates a sense of entitlement; then Satan reminds you of all the people who have already attained what you want, which propels you further down the road to discontentment.