Sober Judgement
I thought a lot about the third verse when I was taking a close look at Romans chapter twelve bit by bit. In fact, I'm still sort of thinking about it.
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.
Really, it was just the phrase 'sober judgement' that I kept turning over in my mind. I began to evaluate all sorts of aspects of my life, not in light of what I'd hope they'd be or would like to think they are, but what they really, honestly are. I started naming my ideas, situations, relationships and the points of my character as if I were a realist. (I am an idealist, at best, an optimist.)
What I came up with was...relieving. If I wasn't always hoping for--half expecting--the very best all the time I wouldn't be disappointed so often.
I want to be down-to-earth. I want to be content with the the everyday. Or at least be satisfied at the end of a day now and again.
Teach me realism.
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.
Really, it was just the phrase 'sober judgement' that I kept turning over in my mind. I began to evaluate all sorts of aspects of my life, not in light of what I'd hope they'd be or would like to think they are, but what they really, honestly are. I started naming my ideas, situations, relationships and the points of my character as if I were a realist. (I am an idealist, at best, an optimist.)
What I came up with was...relieving. If I wasn't always hoping for--half expecting--the very best all the time I wouldn't be disappointed so often.
I want to be down-to-earth. I want to be content with the the everyday. Or at least be satisfied at the end of a day now and again.
Teach me realism.