Jeremiah 9:23–24
23 Thus says the Lord: y“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, 24 but zlet him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. aFor in these things I delight, declares the Lord.”
God is telling the people: wisdom will not save you, wealth cannot save you, strength and might and power cannot save you. So don’t boast about these things.
If you want to boast about something, boast about the fact that you know who God is. Boast that you understand His character.
If anyone were unsure about who God is, He tells us: “I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in all the earth.”
What do people boast about?
They boast about how smart they are, how intelligent they are and how many degrees they have or the grades they get/got in school.
They boast about how much money they have in the bank, or how many cars they have or how many houses and the cost of them. They boast about how much they paid for a particular outfit. Or a piece of furniture. Or a pet.
They boast about their physical strength. Or the bodyguards that they can hire, or the stuff that they own.
- Consider what matters most in life and what is really worth bragging about.
- Resolve to seek satisfaction in and from God- Not your status
How content are you in your current work? How effective?
Take a few minutes to jot down the highlights and lowlights of your occupation.