Boast Only

Pride is like a cavity. We may not realize it’s there at first, it starts small but it gets bigger and more painful until the only thing left to do is to yank the tooth out.

God despises pride. He destroyed the king of Assyria because he was “proud and arrogant.” (Isaiah 10:12) The king took all the credit. I this, I that, it was me!!!

As a business leader we’ve all been taught, never say I, always say we or the team. But as a Christian leader do we go beyond this training and give credit to our Father?

Pride was such a big issue in Corinth because they wanted to be recognized and exalted for “their” accomplishments. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord.” He wasn’t addressing the human tendency to brag about earthly possessions, he was addressing people that wanted all the credit and recognition. He was addressing an “I and me” focused culture.

If we could spend just 5 minutes reflecting on the first scripture John wrote – how could we even think of taking any credit ourselves? “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” This same God spoke (He spoke!) the universe into existence and is the source of eternal life. How could we not “boast” and give Him credit for any good in our lives?

Boast about how God has changed your life and made you a better employee.

Boast about how the strength and confidence that sustained you through your tough project came only from God!

Boast that God loves you, knows you, and understands your strengths and weaknesses.

When you study the Bible and read “I, the Lord, have spoken” pay attention! It’s powerful. “But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord who demonstrates unfailing love and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth, and that I delight in these things. I, the Lord, have spoken.” Jeremiah 10:24.

God will destroy our prideful nature but He delights when we boast about who He is and what He can do! He “delights in these things.” All praise, honor and glory to you Father!

Love Heather & Lisa

#boastonlyintheLord #stayrooted