No Boasting!

BIBLICAL FOUNDATION

“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.” Jeremiah 9:23 (ESV)

In the Bible, boasting means bragging too much about yourself, like talking proudly about what you’ve done or what you have. It’s when you make yourself seem better than others or even more important than God. Boasting usually shows arrogance, being too proud, and thinking only about yourself, all of which the Bible doesn’t endorse. Instead, the Bible teaches us to be humble and to trust in God’s guidance.

TAKE ACTION

In this passage, boasting is criticized because it shows pride and relies too much on personal abilities instead of trusting in God. The Bible doesn’t like boasting. Instead, it tells people to praise God, recognizing how great and powerful He is. People should know their limits and depend on God’s help. Constant boasting can harm relationships by making others feel bad about themselves, causing resentment, distrust, and jealousy. It’s important for people to be humble, caring, and considerate in their relationships to keep them strong.

Here are some tips to help you stop boasting:

1. Think about times when you boasted before, what problems it caused, and how you can stop such from arising again.
2. Try to be humble. This means being proud of what you’ve done but not always talking about it.
3. Watch how you talk and try not to sound like you’re bragging. It’s better to be modest and not show off.
4. Make goals for yourself to talk less about your achievements. Maybe limit how often you bring them up in conversation.