"This is what the LORD says: "Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD."
-Jeremiah 9:23-24
In our culture today, we LOVE to talk. Especially about what's going on with our lives, what kind of car do we drive now, how much money we're making, how successful we are, etc, etc. However, Scripture tells us that its not good to boast on these earthly things, but rather boast in the Lord, the One who provides the blessings we have.
He constantly reminds us that next to Him we don't measure up.
"To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?" says the Holy One."
Isaiah 40:25
The things we tend to brag about are imperfect, powerless and broken down, but it's ok to enjoy the good things that God gives us. God is "righteous in all His ways loving toaward all He has made." (Psalm 145:17) Having a friend like that IS something worth bragging about.
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