Should Christians say, “I am proud of you” to their children or should they say, “I thank God for you?” The apostle Paul confessed that he had reason to be proud in his work for God (Rom 15:17). Paul also declared that he was humble (2 Cor 10:1–2). Why? How can Paul confess that he is proud and declare that he is humble? The Scriptures teach throughout that believers must only boast in the Lord. How does someone boast in the Lord? This lesson addresses that matter. Serving God is humbling. God has called the powerless, foolish, and weak in the world to shame the powerful, wise, and strong. For this reason, the Scriptures instruct the Christian to boast in the Lord and have pride in Jesus Christ. Christians must boast in their weaknesses to demonstrate the strength of God. Christians must boast of God, Christ, the Gospel, and the church.

Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Lesson by Scott Shifferd

Recorded October 9, 2016 at the Dean Road church of Christ in Jacksonville, FL