On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re continuing our ten-part series living in light of redemption. Today we're chatting with Abigail Dodds about comparison and we're willing to bet her take on it will leave you with a lot to chew on. Abigail is a wife, mother of five, and graduate student at Bethlehem College and Seminary. She’s a regular contributor to Desiring God and the author of (A)Typical Woman: Free, Whole, and Called in Christ (2019).  RESOURCES Word search on Blue Letter Bible (compare, envy, bitteress, imitate) The Chronicles of Narnia Killjoys Seven Deadly Sins Small Talks What to do with Unmet Expectations episode   ADVICE YOU’D GIVE 25-YEAR-OLD ABIGAIL Don’t be afraid of submission. There are no perfect human authorities.   CONNECT WITH ABIGAIL Website Facebook Instagram   SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Psalm 40 Psalm 89:6  Isaiah 40 2 Corinthians 3 1 Corinthians 11:1 Hebrews 4:13   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Name some ways you’ve seen comparison lead to pride or envy in everyday life. How can you encourage a friend in this area with the hope of the gospel?  How can comparison lead us to God? What would it look like to “imitate principles, not methods?” If you find you are comparing yourself to others, how can you rightly orient your mind? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?   SCRIPTURE MEMORY “Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God, who has made us sufficient to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” 2 Corinthians 3:4-6   Find all of the links & related resources from the show here.   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS The Christian Standard Bible provides resources to experience the Bible in a way that engages your creativity and meets you in the messiness of life. . The She Reads Truth Bible is thoughtfully and artfully designed to highlight the beauty, goodness, and truth of Scripture. The (in)Courage Devotional Bible provides a ton of devotional content centered around the messiness of life. Crossway's purpose as a not-for-profit ministry is to publish gospel-centered, Bible-centered resources that honor our Savior and serve his Church. One such resource is  Labor with Hope by Gloria Furman. Through 25 short meditations, Gloria helps you see labor and birth throughout the storyline of the Bible. Learn more about Labor with Hope and find other resources at crossway.org/journeywomen4/. Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. All you need to do is sign up, and you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping meals ahead of time. For a free 2-week trial, go to PrepDish.com/journey.   FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN: SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource. FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates. *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!