Only Christ is Superior

The born again believer walking with Christ has no need to be superior to others. We know that everyone falls short of the glory of God therefore no one is superior to anyone else.

Since we know we all needed a Savior, we also realize that our goal in life must be to glorify God.

Romans 3:23
"23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,"

Romans 3:9-10 "9 What then? Are we any better? Not at all. For we have already made the charge that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin. 10 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. 11 There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God."

When we understand this principle that no one is good and no one is better than anyone else we will have no need to prove ourselves.

1 John 1:8
"If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us."

Those who remain stuck in the desire to be superior to others are living in continual turmoil in their own hearts. It is a burden to have to convince others constantly how much better they are than others. And an even greater burden if they think they have no accomplished this. There is also the added burden of being faced with a sense of failure if someone else comes along and accomplishes more than they.

Philippians 2:3-4
"Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others."

Our culture has been teaching for 50 years that we should all focus on ourselves to elevate and promote ourselves. God says just the opposite, that we can enjoy our accomplishments but that we should always be seeking to elevate others above ourselves.

Philippians 2:2-4 "…2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. 4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.…"