Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD."
Whatever wisdom a man has is on loan. Whatever might a man has is borrowed. Whatever wealth a man may possess is lent to him. There is no wisdom, might, or riches outside of Almighty God. Whatever anyone has, it has been given to him.
1 Corinthians 4:7
What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?
There will be boasting. That is inescapable. But what is boasted about is yet to be determined. One will either boast about their achievements as though they are theirs while another boasts of their blessings as though they were Someone else's achievements.
Psalm 44:8
In God we have boasted all day long,
And we will give thanks to Your name forever.
Since we will boast, let it be in obedience -- bringing glory to God for all His goodness.
As it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
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