2 Corinthians 10:12 For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
How would you go about checking to see if you measured up to expectations? In school we go through exams. At work we go through reviews. So where do we start in spiritual terms?
If we start by comparing ourselves to others we are going to get stuck in a rut where we are striving to lift up ourselves to be as good as others all the time.
If we start by comparing ourselves to Christ we may well get depressed and give up on ourselves.
What we should do instead is to raise our awareness of God’s commandments and direction so we can aim to be what he asks us to be – individuals trusting and believing in Him!