2Co 10:12 For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
This was part of Paul’s defense against accusations leveled against him by some false teachers. He told them that they were good at self promotion. They were comparing themselves with Paul in such a way as to accentuate their position and depreciate his.
These false teachers also measured themselves by themselves. They measured themselves by their own measurements and standards. They made themselves the standard of excellence and boasted of their own endowments and achievements.
There is only one measurement, one standard, by which we should measure ourselves; and that is the standard of Jesus Christ. Only when we compare ourselves with Christ will we be able to measure ourselves accurately. And when we compare ourselves with Christ, how unworthy we appear!
Additional readings:
Rom 12:3
2Co 3:1
2Co 10:18
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