Boasting, bragging and self-promoting are behaviors born from the fear of not being good enough. This fear usually leads to a feeling of insecurity which can best be overcome (we think) by telling everyone how great we are or how much we know.
I am certain when it is all said and done God will care very little about our worldly accomplishments but instead be most concerned with what we did for His people.
Today I try my best to replace any and all desires I have to bring attention to myself with a desire to bring attention to the transforming powers of God.
When my life is more about God than it is about me, things seem to go a little bit smoother.
Jeremiah 9:23-24 (NIV), “This is what the Lord says: ‘Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let those who boast, boast about this: that they understand and know me.'”
Reflection
What beliefs, thoughts and actions cause you to struggle with boasting or bragging?
Additional Scripture to read and reflect on: Proverbs 27:1, Jude 1:16, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 5:5
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
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