Don't Compare. It's Not Doing Any Good

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There's always somebody that has it worse than you. Don't compare. It's not doing any good. Next week, we'll talk about entitlement and then the week after we will talk about selfishness. Let me leave you with a parting word of scripture that's kind of our theme verse for this four part series on gratitude. I pray that over the next week, your strength will not come from anything other than Jesus Christ as Paul said in Philippians.

In a world where social media makes everyone else’s at-bats seem like a home run, it’s easy to feel like you’re striking out every time you step up to the plate. The weight of comparison can quickly pull you down to some dark places both emotionally and spiritually. What’s more, the patterns you set in your life can have a tremendous impact on the lives of your wife and kids. Thankfully, the Bible gives each of us a game plan for guarding our hearts and minds against unhealthy comparisons—and for embracing the joy that’s found in being content with God’s plans and purposes.