Romans 12:3

German Bible Tafel (Tafelbibel) 1911

Denn ich sage vermöge der mir verliehenen Gnade einem jeglichen unter euch, daß er nicht weiter von sich halte, denn sich es gebührt zu halten, sondern daß er sich bescheiden soll, je nach dem Maß des Glaubens, das ihm Gott zugeteilt hat.

Was bedeutet das?

In Romans 12:3, the Apostle Paul reminds everyone to avoid thinking too highly of themselves but rather to have a sober understanding of their abilities and faith as given by God.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine you have a special toy that makes you happy. But it's not better than other kids' toys; they just have different ones. Paul says we should be happy with what we have without thinking our toys are the best in the world.

Historischer Hintergrund

This verse is written by Apostle Paul around 57 AD to the Christian community in Rome, addressing the need for humility and a realistic view of one's faith within the broader context of their religious practices.

Anwendung für heute

In today’s workplace, an employee should understand their role and not overestimate their abilities or importance. This helps in maintaining team harmony and personal growth through collaboration rather than ego-driven competition.

Themen

humilityfaithgracecommunityself-awarenessmeasuring faith

Häufige Fragen

Who wrote this verse?

The Apostle Paul wrote this verse as part of his letter to the Christians in Rome.

What does it mean to 'think soberly'?

To think soberly means having a realistic and balanced view of oneself without overestimating one's abilities or importance.

Why is understanding faith's measure important?

Understanding your faith's measure helps in humility, recognizing God’s role in giving you what you have, leading to better relationships within the community.

How can this verse help in a team setting?

This verse encourages team members to value each other's contributions without overestimating their own, fostering cooperation and mutual respect.

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