Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. NKJV
To capture the sense of this verse, it helps to put in the word ‘estimate’, then it would say: “Do not overestimate yourself (huperphroneo ‘super-think’) beyond a true estimate, but estimate yourself with a proper estimate”.
The godly older man cultivates a proper view of self that is honest and accurate. He has a realistic and Biblical view of his strengths, weaknesses, his God-given talents, and all his human deficiencies. After coming to an accurate appraisal of who he is and how God made him, he sees his place and purpose in God’s program. This man avoids the two extremes; he neither thinks he is better (pride and conceit) nor worse (self-depreciation).
Rather, he thinks with wisdom from God above, through His Spirit within.
2 Corinthians 5:13 For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; or if we are of sound mind, it is for you. NKJV;
1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore, be serious and watchful in your prayers. NKJV
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