Sermon Recap
If only I was taller. If only I was smarter. If only I was prettier. The items people use to compare themselves to others is endless, but waiting at the end of every judgement is a trap. In the continuation of the sermon series, Traps, Dr. Keesler outlines yet another pitfall that ensnares too many of God’s people–comparison. Many believe if they possessed every item of perfection on their list: status, wealth, popularity, etc., that they would be happier than they are now. Making this assumption is easy, but the result is never satisfaction. Only two results ever come from measuring oneself to another: an attitude of despair and a mindset of fatality. My life must not be as important because I can’t _____, or why should I even try because I’ll never be as good as _____. Dr. Keesler admonishes that we must stop thinking about what could have been and start pursuing God’s purpose for the present time. Jesus is the only answer to the trap of comparison and everyone will always come in second next to His perfection. Our job as a Christian isn’t to constantly measure ourselves to one another, it’s to constantly labor to renew our minds. As you watch this sermon, discover areas where you have allowed comparison to constrict your growth and free yourself of this debilitating trap once and for all.
Scripture References
John 10:10 (NKJV)
2 Corinthians 10 (NKJV, TPT)