For who in all of heaven can compare with the Lord?
Psalm 89, verse 6; from the New Living Translation (NLT)
What mightiest angel is anything like the Lord?
One of the favorite pastimes for many is making comparisons. Some turn it into a sport. Others have made it an art form. By definition, comparison is a consideration or estimate of the similarities or dissimilarities between two things or people. One thing is like another because of… Another thing is unlike another because… But unfortunately, most comparisons are made based on opinion, not facts. For example, the selection of the 4 college football teams to play for the national championship. Comparisons were made on the teams selected, and teams not selected. And though the process is projected as being unbiased and nonpartisan, it’s still the result of of opinions. And some people even compare opinions to a certain body orifice–everyone has one and most of them stink.
Seriously, comparing is quite common. We compare one product to another. One person to another. And especially comparing ourselves to others. We look at another person and think, “I could never do what they do.” Or, “Well, I’m not as bad as they are!” We compare political ideologies, theological perspectives, churches, and you name it. Compare! Compare! Compare! Some even do “taste” comparisons. Which cola tastes the best? Which cheese is cheesier?
But there is One that there is really nothing to compare with. And that is God–revealed in The Bible–affirmed by Jesus–and confirmed by the Holy Spirit. Sadly, some want to compare God by their traditions; their opinions; even worse–to the values of this world. Truth Time! Nothing and no one compares to God. And this is why we need to stay close to Him, to know Him through the Scriptures, and listen to Him. Attempts to comingle Him and what the world says will only lead to disaster and destruction. Sure! He will contradict everything the world says is right. But He IS God. And there’s just no comparison between the two!
Kingdom Pastor 
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When we compare and contrast two or more people, places, or things, we claim sufficient knowledge to accurately accomplish that task, but who understands God?
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Amen, Pastor Randy! Some of us also compare our situations with others’ and come up discontented. For example, Martha and Mary. Also, the disciple “What-about-him?” Peter, to whom Jesus said, “What is that to you? Follow Me.” When I wrote about comparisons, I called it “The Thief of Joy.”
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Great insight on your part!
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Brother Randy, how appropriate that today you posted on how God is revealed in the person of Jesus Christ, it being Epiphany. Also the fact that Jesus is the ONE and ONLY Lord and Savior of all creation is the very truth that puts us believers at odds with the world. His preeminence over all other god’s is a comparison the world will not accept.
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