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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART
Pastor Cecil A. Thompson
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June 5, 2018
“BOASTING!”
2 Corinthians 10:12
“For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.”
In the human heart there seems to be a strong tendency to boast. This tendency is graphically demonstrated at sporting events. The prancing and preening following a scoring play on the field is so alarming that penalties have been assessed to control it.
As children grow they often like to see the evidence that they really are getting taller. Many times parents will place a yardstick on a wall or in a doorway so they can measure their child's growth progress year by year. The family takes great delight at each growth jump and will proudly boast about it.
Sadly, we frequently observe such unwise boasting in the church. Individuals, as well as congregations, display so much pride that it becomes troubling. Musicians posture to a distressing degree while the pastor/preacher often acts as if he were the star attraction strutting back and forth across the stage.
I think this attitude of pride is exactly what Paul is writing about in today's Scripture. He strongly condemns personal boasting in 2 Corinthians 10:17-18: “But, let him who boasts boast in the Lord. For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.”
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
- - - Pastor Cecil
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