One of the greatest
temptations facing the human race today is that of comparison. Making
comparisons about virtually everything has become part of life from childhood
to old age. We compare family background, physical appearance, intelligence,
character, abilities, endowments, life achievements etc. It has systematically
turned life in general to a kind of competition. Even little children are known
to tell lies in order to measure up on the comparison scale of their mates.
Have you compared yourself to others and didn’t quite measure up? Have you ever
thought that you are not as beautiful, handsome, smart, capable, charming,
gifted or as godly as your friends? Going into this kind of comparison makes it
so easy to think that if you had more or knew more, you would be secure and
happy. But as a matter of fact, people who have it all, even the most endowed
individuals in the world, still struggle with feelings of insecurity.
In the beginning, God
created Adam and Eve in His own image. He blessed them and gave them dominion
over all creation. He provided everything that anyone could desire for them. He
gave them intimacy and attention, He also gave them beauty, security,
significance, and purpose. Nevertheless, Satan confused Eve by giving her
feelings of insecurity that pushed her to take her eyes away from her precious
inheritance and focus on the forbidden fruit. Comparisons will always make you
ignore what you have and focus your attention on what you lack. It will push
you to doubt God and yourself, convincing you to seek for solutions outside of
God’s provision. By making comparisons, you will become convinced that
something is missing in your life and that kicking against God’s commandment
will make you be “like God”. The Lord will help you to recognise Satan’s lies
and overcome his temptations in Jesus’ Name.
Do not fall for the lies of
the devil anymore; learn to refute his temptations with the truth. Always
appreciate and thank God for His wonderful provisions and promises. Believe the
word of God in Colossians 2:10 that says, you are complete in Him. As you hold
on to the word as a weapon against the schemes of the devil in your life, the
word of God will work for you in Jesus’ Name.
Father, please let my focus
always be on your provisions and promises in my life with praise and thanksgiving
to you.
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