Sober Judgement

[your_seeser]

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

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Romans 12:3

[anonymous]

I hope this is helpful: "Pride is a sin in us by nature; we need to be cautioned and armed against it. All the saints make up one body in Christ, who is the Head of the body, and the common Centre of their unity. In the spiritual body, some are fitted for and called to one sort of work; others for another sort of work. We are to do all the good we can, one to another, and for the common benefit. If we duly thought about the powers we have, and how far we fail properly to improve them, it would humble us. But as we must not be proud of our talents, so we must take heed lest, under a pretence of humility and self-denial, we are slothful in laying out ourselves for the good of others. We must not say, I am nothing, therefore I will sit still, and do nothing; but, I am nothing in myself, and therefore I will lay out myself to the utmost, in the strength of the grace of Christ. Whatever our gifts or situations may be, let us try to employ ourselves humbly, diligently, cheerfully, and in simplicity; not seeking our own credit or profit,

carmela

[anonymous]

I don't know, Laura. Maybe this is idealistic of me, but I think idealism is not always such a bad thing. I mean, I think if I was realistic about everything I wouldn't try so hard sometimes, you know? Like having ideals is what makes us strive for better, greater, even if impossible, things.
But I see what you mean. :)