Be not Wise in Your Own Conceits
Romans 12:16
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.


I. THE TEMPER DESCRIBED. The persistent assertions of your own —

1. Opinions.

2. Judgment.

3. Plans.

II. ITS FOLLY. It assumes —

1. That you have nothing to learn.

2. That you are incapable of error.

3. That you are wiser than everybody else.

III. ITS EVIL.

1. It offends others.

2. Generates strife.

3. Is inconsistent with the Christian spirit.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

WEB: Be of the same mind one toward another. Don't set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.




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