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Romans 12
The Power of Sober Thinking

We often live in a culture obsessed with self—self-promotion, self-preservation, self-achievement. But Paul gives a direct challenge to that mindset: "Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment." It's not just about being humble—it’s about being honest with ourselves. Paul isn’t calling us to downplay what God has given, but to see it through the lens of grace.

We are all part of one body. Just like in a physical body, each part plays a different but vital role. Some lead. Some encourage. Some give. Some show mercy. And each gift matters. This isn’t about platform or profile—this is about purpose. The foot can’t function like a hand. The eye can’t decide it wants to be an ear. And yet, how often do we do exactly that—either wishing we had someone else’s gift or looking down on someone else’s role?

When we understand we’re part of a body, comparison begins to die. We stop striving to prove our value. We begin to honour one another. The most effective people in the kingdom aren’t always the ones on the stage—they’re the ones who know who they are and walk in the grace God has given them.

God never asked us to do everything. He just asked us to do what He’s put in our hands—faithfully, generously, humbly.