Romans 12:16 New International Version (NIV)
16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be
proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be
conceited.
"Don't be conceited!" That's a command for someone
else, right? I don't think I've ever met someone who felt he or she was
conceited. But, when we're looking for someone with whom we want to associate,
we seldom look for someone ignored by the crowd, forgotten by the pretty
people, and easily overlooked by others. We want to "hang around
with" those who are important, who are superstars, or at least who carry
some clout. We believe we deserve to be noticed and valued, too. Oops, guess
that's where the commands in this verse come from!
Thought for today:
Do I insulate myself with people who give me a false and empty sense of self-importance?
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