August 3

We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they show their ignorance. — 2 Cor 10:12 BSB

We have nothing of our own to boast about.

Boasting about oneself is arrogance, and arrogance is never attractive. Even if someone’s high opinion of themselves is accurate, it’s not beautiful to boast about their goodness, power, or wisdom.

We often say that when someone knows they are talented, it dims their shine. When a child knows they are pretty, their self-consciousness spoils their beauty.

When Moses came down from speaking with God, his face was glowing. People saw the radiance, but Moses didn’t know his face was shining. True greatness isn’t aware of itself.

It’s said that some people in heaven have Christ’s name on their foreheads—visible to others but not to themselves.

Let’s not boast about ourselves. “If you must boast, boast in the Lord.”