Just Do It- James 1 (No Comparison)

Our "Just Do It" series based from James 1:22 continues. Here's a thought from Sunday and James chapter 1: No Comparison.

In verses 9-11, James writes that those of both humble circumstances as well as those who are wealthy should give glory to the Lord. The poor because, for followers of Christ, this time is only temporary; heaven awaits. The wealthy should glorify God because all their earthly gifts are temporary and not of their own doing; these things will pass away.

Here's the Point: It is so easy to compare ourselves to others. Maybe you've fallen into the trap and had thoughts like these from time to time:
Why did she get the promotion, I'm a better employee?
Why do people think he's so great; I work alot harder than he does?
Wow, that's a nice (fill in the blank); I sure wish we could afford that.

But for the Christ-follower, it's a waste of time to make such comparisons. If you are blessed with temporary things, that's great, but they're ultimately going to "pass away" (v. 10). If you aren't blessed with lots of earthly stuff, it doesn't matter eternally anyway.

And with Americans so abundantly blessed when compared to many other nations, there really should be no comparison.