When Measuring Up Tears You Down: Finding Freedom from Comparison Through Scripture
- Cindy
- Jun 16
- 2 min read
Envy. Comparison. Who wants to admit they’ve felt this way? And yet, most of us have at one point or another—and we often find it hard to talk about. But not addressing it can leave our hearts weary and our physical bodies drained, as we keep striving to find identity in a performance-based life.
We may think we need others’ approval for our looks, intelligence, efficiency, accuracy, caring, kindness—a whole host of adjectives! But the one thing that can help us stop this cycle, whether it happens constantly or occasionally, is the assurance we find in Scripture.
One app I turn to daily is the Holy Bible app. This morning’s message was a beautiful reminder from 1 Timothy 4:12: "Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity."
What if we really took this to heart—at any age—and started practicing it daily? Imagine how our lives might change if we showed people what Jesus is like through:
How we talk (gentle, kind, caring, patient)
How we conduct ourselves (listen, be trustworthy, steady, responsible)
How we love others (look out for their best interest, with compassion and grace)
How we share our faith (pray with others, share the gospel, invite someone to worship)
Our purity (make good, God-honoring choices; seek help when we’re unsure what’s best)
Wow. This truth still opens my eyes today—and it’s something I wish I’d learned much earlier in life. But age doesn’t define when we can start living it out. If this speaks to you, maybe there’s a younger person in your life who could benefit from it. If so, please share. And if you know someone older who needs this encouragement too, don’t hesitate to pass it along.
So how does this help us with envy, jealousy, and insecurity? When you feel weighed down by the pressure to “measure up,” remember: if your life reflects these five things, you're already pleasing God—and His opinion is the one that truly matters.
If this spoke to you—if you’ve ever felt weighed down by comparison or unsure how to rest in God’s view of you—I’d love to walk alongside you. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Let’s explore where you’re at and how Scripture and coaching can help bring clarity and freedom. You can schedule a free conversation below. Or, if you'd simply like to receive more heartfelt encouragement like this straight to your inbox, click to subscribe to my blog below and you'll get an email when the next article is published!
Grace to you,
Cindy
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