【双语灵修】与他人作比较COMPARING MYSELF WITH OTHERS

哥林多后书 10:12

因为我们不敢将自己和那自荐的人同列相比。他们用自己度量自己，用自己比较自己，乃是不通达的。

3月3日 与他人作比较

“他们用自己度量自己，用自己比较自己，乃是不通达的。” -林后 10:12

在我年轻的时候，我常常发现自己陷入了与人比较的陷阱。譬如有一回，我渴望在工作上得到晋升。我看着同事们似乎毫不费力地就获得了晋升，而我却还在能力不足的自我感觉中苦苦挣扎。我越是将自己的进步与他们的相比较，就越发心灰意冷。我记得自己渡过了很多夜不能寐的日子，忧心如何才能比得上别人，而不是专注于自身成长和能力。

回顾过去，我意识到那样做有多有害。它夺走了我的快乐，还让我无法看见神为我预备的独特恩赐和人生道路。在《哥林多后书》第10章中，我们能找到一些关于服侍主的有益建议，且不要为与他人比较而烦忧，尤其是若然这些人自视甚高。

如今，社交媒体往往不断诱惑人去比较自己和别人的生活，我们看到的总是他人成功和幸福的片段，但其实一般人很少展现自己的挣扎和失败。至关重

要的是，要记住我们的价值并非由我们与他人争竞来界定，而是由我们在基督里的身份来决定。

在人生道路上，让我们专注于个人成长，以及神为我们设定的独特道路吧。愿我们在神的计划中找到满足，并相信祂正引领我们往该去的地方去。

祷告

亲爱的神，求祢帮助我们抵抗与人比较的冲动，提醒我们在祢里面，我们有独特的价值和使命。凭藉祢的智慧，愿我们在祢里面找到满足。阿们。

COMPARING MYSELF WITH OTHERS

"When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise." - 2 Corinthians 10:12

In my younger years, I often found myself caught in the trap of comparison. In one situation, for example, I wanted a promotion at work. I watched colleagues advance, seemingly effortlessly, while I struggled with feelings of inadequacy. The more I compared my progress to theirs, the more disheartened I became. I remember spending sleepless nights worrying about how I measured up, rather than focusing on my own growth and abilities.

Looking back, I realize how harmful that was. It robbed me of joy and blinded me to the unique gifts and path God had in mind for me. In 2 Corinthians 10 we find some helpful advice about serving the Lord and not worrying about comparisons with others, especially if they think highly of themselves.

Today, social media may often magnify the temptation to compare our lives with those of others. We see snapshots of success and happiness, but people rarely reveal their struggles and failures. It’s crucial to remember that our worth is not defined by how we stack up against others but by our identity in Christ.

As we go through life, let’s focus on our personal growth and the unique path God has set before us. May we find contentment in his plan and trust that he is guiding us where we need to be.

Dear God, help us to resist the urge to compare ourselves with others. Remind us of our unique worth and purpose in you. With your wisdom may we find contentment in you. Amen.