Subtle Boasting

Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth: I don’t know about you, but I’ve discovered that there are some subtle ways of boasting without appearing to be boasting.

Woman 1: I was talking with Pastor Johnson the other day, and he told me . . .

Woman 2: Well, if you ask me, I really think that the red dress looks much better . . .

Woman 3: Do you know what Caleb said to me the other day? He is so smart; he's only four, you know . . .

Woman 4: In my opinion, they really should not be . . .

Nancy: Sometimes I’ll say something like, “Let me tell you about what’s going on in our ministry,” when in reality, I just want other people to know what I’ve done.

That’s why Paul says, "I will not boast about anything that God has not done through me" (Rom. 15:18). God is the One doing the work, so I really have nothing to boast about.

Take some time today and thank God for giving you everything—including your accomplishments. Acknowledging that everything we have is from Him is a good first step to keep us from boasting.

With Seeking Him, I’m Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth.