It is such a mistake to look at others to judge how well we and our families are doing, for all of us wear cloaks--as well we often should--and our private lives may little resemble the persona we exhibit. Many years ago at a Western District conference when my children were teenagers, and when things could have been much better with their relationships with God and with us, their parents, I recall observing another ministerial family and thinking how perfect they were. They were tall, handsome, beautiful people, associated with a large, successful church. I knew nothing of the bitter turmoil that was ravaging their home, and which ultimately led to divorce of the parents and the revealing of ghastly details. Paul addresses this very subject in II Corinthians chapter 10, verse 12: 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.
Posted on: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 15:48:46 +0000
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