KJV ORIGINAL
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
We're not about to put ourselves in the same category as those people who are constantly hyping themselves up. They're out here measuring themselves against each other and patting themselves on the back — but that's not actually smart at all.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Comparing yourself to others and seeking their validation isn't wisdom — it's just a distraction from what actually matters.
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