Sinner Saved By Grace

DEVOTION
ROMANS
SINNER SAVED BY GRACE

Rom 12:3-4
3 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.
NIV
How can I ever think more highly of myself then I ought to? Do I? Am I one of those people who think I am better than others? I suppose in some sense of the word, at least in some areas of my life I just might. I know I should not, but does it slip in? I am completely aware of my position in Christ as compared to all other believers. It is exactly the same, none better or worse than the other. I am totally aware we all are members of the body of Christ performing different functions, all of which are equal and one hundred percent dependent on each other doing their individual function. I also know that I am no better than anyone who has not accepted Christ yet. However, I still know lurking deep within my heart are the ideas I am different, better, worse, more knowledgeable, less knowledgeable, more spiritual, less spiritual, as well as a whole host of thoughts, then others. As I meditate on this, I see the human condition which befalls not only me, but everyone. Why is that? I must consider what it is that causes these thoughts. The problem, I think, is comparing myself to others, rather than comparing myself to God. When I compare myself to others, I can see ways, I would think more of myself at times; or than less of myself at other times. But when I compare myself to the holy righteousness of God Almighty I can in no way think more of myself than I should. I am but a sinner saved by grace.