Running Your Race

Lifestyle Comparison

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverence, the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of faith. 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.”

Hebrew 12:1-2

What Will Lifestyle Comparison Do To You?

Comparison will lead you toward ignoring what God has done in your life

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
1 Timothy 6:6

Comparison will lead you toward isolation

“Let us not become conceited provoking and envying each other”
Galatians 5:24

Comparison will lead you toward bad decisions (sin)

“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones”
Proverbs 14:30

Ways To Combat Lifestyle Comparison

Celebrate Others Without Competing

Celebrate What God Is Doing In Your Life

Promote More Jesus-Centered Influences In Your Life

“fixing our eyes on Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of faith.”

Hebrew 12:2