Living in a digital age where social media allows us to peek into the lives of friends and strangers alike, there's no shortage of opportunities for unhealthy, joy-crushing comparison to rear its ugly head.

After sharing their own struggles with social media comparison and talking a little bit about what's going on below the surface, Amy and Aprile walk through a list of practical ways to overcome unhealthy comparison as we engage with social media:

1) Scroll prayerfully.
2) Be choosy about who you follow.
3) Limit your screen time.
4) Constantly remind yourself that what you see is someone's highlight reel.
5) Show up satisfied.

Scriptures mentioned in this episode: 1 Corinthians 11:1; Genesis 2:23 ; 2 Corinthians 3:4, 5; Psalm 107:9

Discussion Questions:
- What simple joy has made you happy this week?
- How has God used the healthy side of comparison to nurture your spiritual growth?
- How have you recently experienced unhealthy comparison? How did it make you feel?
- What did this reveal about your heart?
- How has God used social media for good in your life?
- How has it been harmful?
- What adjustments can you make to your social media habits to help minimize the temptation to compare yourself to others in an unhealthy way?

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