Since I have used this Bible passage as an example of how the Lord God has positively influenced my overeating, this doesn't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the verse. Debbie

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Comparing Myself to Others

Romans 3: 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

When I was extremely overweight, I compared myself to others and always fell short. My sagging self-esteem wouldn't allow me to acknowledge any positive qualities I might possess. I felt inadequate on every level.

As a Christian, if I compare myself to other Christians, I will always fall short. There are always some who are more dedicated, contribute more, and are on every  church committee, but I'm not so sure that's what Christ is looking for. For in this verse it says: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God, so that includes the people I compared myself to.

The last part of Romans 3:23 says: Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. So, Christ isn't waiting for us to be perfect. He isn't comparing us with other Christians that we think are more worthy of His love. He loves us all. That's why He suffered, died, was buried and rose again, so that all who love Him as their Savior could join Him in heaven, not all who seem more dedicated, contribute more, and are on every  church committee. What have you got to loose? Quit waiting for perfection and choose to love Christ now, because He loves us the way we are.

Because these posts are examples of how I've applied these Bible verses to my life, they don't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the Bible verse. Debbie

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