What the Bible says about comparing yourself to others

It's hard not to feel a bit behind when you're constantly looking at everyone else's highlights, which is why it's so important to understand what the Bible says about comparing yourself to others. We've all been there—scrolling through social media at 11:00 PM, seeing someone's new house, their perfect vacation, or even their seemingly perfect spiritual life, and suddenly, our own lives feel a little dusty. It's a trap that's as old as time, even if the technology we use to fall into it is new. ...

April 22, 2026 · 7 min · Smith Epstein