Mind not High Things
Romans 12:16
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.


I. THE IMPORT OF THIS PROHIBITION. It forbids —

1. Pride.

2. Assumption.

3. Foolish ambition.

II. ITS IMPORTANCE. These evils are —

1. Very offensive to God.

2. A source of misery to ourselves.

3. A cause of serious evil both in the Church and the world.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

WEB: Be of the same mind one toward another. Don't set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.




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