The standard we are to measure by is the character of Christ, not the character of others. Paul had to address this problem in writing to the Corinthians: “We do not dare classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves they are not wise.”
From “The 33 laws of Stewardship” by Dave Sutherland and Kirk Nowery, chapter 20, The Law of Secret Spirituality.
