It is in the nature of men and women to ‘boast’ of their achievements, to take pride in their homes, possessions, even their family; their success in business or for their intellectual recognition; the internet and social media is full of people who are ‘self-made’ and who relish the independence they have gained.  Men and women measure their status by how influential they are, or delight in executive positions as the heads of powerful corporations and governments.  And Scripture does not proscribe boasting entirely.

May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.(Galatians 6:14)

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