A Word from James: Boasting
by Marilynn Chadwick
You boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. (James 4:16 NIV)
Boasting. It's practically a national pastime. American as apple pie. Our athletes swagger. Our politicians crow. Bumper stickers flaunt our favorite teams, super kids, or alma maters.
Think about it. Our talents, treasures, and triumphs win us bragging rights. At times, we all like to toot our own horn. I grew up in the deep South where we had an expression for the ultimate boast: "No brag. Just fact." What's so wrong with a little dose of healthy pride?
The dictionary defines boast this way…
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