I think I get your point, Susan...but I don't think my post would encourage anyone to think more highly of themselves than they ought.

After we've taken stock of our sinful lives and disposition, and have humbled ourselves, bowing to Christ's magesty...and even in our walk of sanctification, I think there is a place for comfort and joy, rejoicing ...and in principle part because of where we stand positionally in Christ.

For the already lowly, meek, hungry and thirsty....look up every so often, ....or look down, and believe that you have been raised together with Christ...and then strive to live out of your true/objective citizenship.

I don't think we disagree...it is "both/and" as Pilgrim's stated....I"m merely trying bring up a point relative to the other side of the same coin that seems to resonate with me that is oft not considered to it's fullest and marvelous end.

blessings,