I Corinthians 13: 4 "It [Love] does not boast..."
What does it mean to boast? Boasting means to talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about your own achievements, possessions, or abilities. When you boast it is easy to lose sight of how and what you are boasting about and transition the focus to who is doing the boasting.
When you boast, it gives the listener the impression that you are the reason for your good fortune and blessings. The last time I checked a person is not able to bless themselves, but they do have the ability to position themselves to be blessed. If you are gonna boast, boast about what He has done in, for and through you. Boasting gives you the glory and not to the God that is working on your behalf.
"You can take credit for your obedience, but give God credit for your blessings" - C. Holmes
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