Superiority is Not Attractive

Being around people who think they are better than you is so annoying. Just the way they seem to carry themselves gives me the “Heebie-Jeebies”. I am able to handle it better these days more than when I was an impressionable teen. WAY BACK THEN (ha) I thought I needed to carry myself in such a way to fit in with those around me … even if it went against my better judgment.

Not so today. I avoid allowing myself to be influenced by those traits in others. What good does that do me? I for sure don’t want anyone avoiding me like the plague. Taking the “victim” route is definitely not attractive either so…now what? The traits that tend to draw others to want to be around you are found in today’s verses.

First … “don’t be selfish”. Being selfish is not seeing anyone else or what they try to accomplish as more important than your stuff. Along with that would be to quit feeling sorry for yourself when things aren’t going well for you due to your lack of discipline.

Second, “don’t try to impress others”. Usually that type of action is a bust anyway. It is the wrong motivation.

Third, “be humble”. This keeps you grounded in where you place your importance. You think of the other guy even before you speak. Your words can do damage or help. You pick.

Fourth, “don’t look out for just your own interests”. If you like to sleep in, then sleep in, if you are a “get to bed at a certain time” type of person, then do that. Don’t try to dictate what someone else does when they aren’t the same. That is the epitome of selfishness.

I will add another. Be happy for other’s accomplishments. Celebrate with them instead of criticizing their efforts. They are doing what works for them.

Philippians 2:3-4 NLT

Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. [4] Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. #paulaandthebible #helpforyourdailywalk