Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think… I. ITS NATURE includes — 1. A just estimate of ourselves. 2. A due esteem for others. 3. A constant recognition of Divine grace. II. ITS SOURCE. Consciousness — 1. Of dependence upon others. 2. That our gifts are but a small part of the fulness of the body of Christ. III. ITS EVIDENCE. In the — 1. Ready. 2. Patient. 3. Faithful consecration of our ability to the service of the Church. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. |
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