Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬

America has an ego problem.

We see it represented in social media, politics, workplaces and if we’re totally honest, in ourselves.

Overrating our strengths is as inaccurate a self assessment as is underrating them.

To avoid being prideful we engage humility, but in overcorrecting on our pride we’re dishonest with ourselves about our strengths that genuinely can and should build a healthy confidence.

Like most things, the key is striking a balance

Comparison to others serves no legitimate purpose and has no place in development of a healthy ego but conversely, comparison of ourselves to others highlights attributes of our deepest and most heartbreaking insecurities.

God is a fixer both of egos and insecurities and wants us in His kingdom with all our broken parts and all our broken hearts.

For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
‭‭Luke‬ ‭14‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2Cor 12:9