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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.

Romans 12:3 NKJV

Romans 12 - Life Application Study Bible

Commentary

Roman 12:3 NJKV

Think of himself:  A renewed mind begins with thinking soberly about oneself.  The first step in changing behavior is self-observation (see 1 Cor 11:28-32).  to each one:  God has given everyone one or more gifts that can be used in His service.  dealt ... a measure of faith.  The measure refers to God's sovereignly given gifts mentioned in vv. 6-8.  These gifts are not the results of intense prayer or spirituality.  Instead, God simply gives everyone certain gifts so each person can strengthen the church (see 1 Cor 12:11, 18, 28).

Roman 12:3 Life Application Study Bible

Healthy self-esteem is important because some of us think too little of ourselves; on the other hand, some of us overestimate ourselves.  The key to an honest and accurate self-evaluation is knowing the basis of our self-worth - our identity in Christ.  Apart from him we aren't capable of very much by eternal standards; in him, we are valuable and capable of worthy service.  Evaluating yourself by the worldly standards of success and achievement can cause you to think too much about your worth in the eyes of others and thus miss your true value in God's eyes. 

Sober:  

circumspect, temperate; in a right state of mind; discipline or correct

Soberly:

with sound mind

Soberness:

self-control, propriety

Sobriety: 

self-control, propriety

Mind:  heart, soul