Key Scriptures: Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
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The results of comparison
Comparison DEVALUES your uniqueness
Comparison DISRUPTS our calling
Comparison DIVERTS our focus
Comparison DESTABILZES our sense of accomplishment
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5 verbs that will get comparison off the mic
See—Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses
Run—let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Rid—let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles,
Fix—Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith,
Fight—who for the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.