There are things a person can feel proud of: their education, their experience, their skills, their achievements, their possessions, or even the image they project to others. And, realistically, we live in a world that pushes hard in that direction. The one who stands out, who shows off, who gets approval, who gets others to admire them is the one who is valued.<\/p>\n\n
But Jehovah invites us to ask a very different question: \u201cWhat will you boast about?\u201d<\/strong>. Not in the sense of being arrogant, but in the sense of what makes us feel truly proud, what we really value, what we want others to see in us, and, above all, whom we want to give honor to.<\/p>\n\n The prophet Jeremiah helps us to correct our focus. In just two verses, Jehovah teaches us what we should not boast about and what we can joyfully boast about. And then the example of the apostle Paul shows us how to put it into practice with humility.<\/p>\n\n The first point is this: let us not try to impress others with our achievements and skills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n Let us read Jeremiah 9:23<\/strong>: \u201cThis is what Jehovah says: \u2018Let not the wise man boast about his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast about his might, and let not the rich man boast about his riches.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n Jehovah mentions three things that many people admire: wisdom, might, and riches. In other words, knowledge, influence, and possessions. To the world, these things are usually a source of pride. The one who knows a lot wants others to notice. The one who has power wants to be recognized. The one who has riches sometimes feels the temptation to show them off.<\/p>\n\n But Jehovah says that the wise man should not boast about his wisdom, the mighty man should not boast about his might, and the rich man should not boast about his riches. Why? Because none of those things make a person superior. Besides, they are all temporary. Intelligence can fail, power can be lost, and riches can disappear. If a person builds their identity on those things, they are building on something very unstable.<\/p>\n\n This warning is very timely. Today, many people do not boast only in face-to-face conversations. They also do so through social media. And not always in an obvious way. Sometimes a person boasts with a photo, with a comment, with a carefully prepared post, or with an image that tries to convey: \u201cLook how well I am doing, look what I have, look where I am, look how interesting my life is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n This week\u2019s information mentions that, according to certain studies, those who spend a lot of time looking at comments and photos on social media can end up feeling lonely and depressed. Why does this happen? Because many people only post the best images of their life: their best moments, their best photos, their best trips, their special meals, their friendships, their achievements. And those who see those posts may think: \u201cMy life is not that exciting. My life is very ordinary. Others have more fun than I do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n It even mentions the case of a young sister, 19 years old, who began to feel frustrated when she saw that others seemed to have a lot of fun on the weekends while she stayed home bored. That example shows that boasting can not only feed the vanity of the one who posts; it can also affect emotionally those who watch.<\/p>\n\n Of course, social media can be used in a good way. It can help us to keep in touch with family and friends. But the question is: What does what we post say about us? Does it reflect humility, modesty, and empathy? Or does it convey a desire to draw attention? The information raises some very good questions: \u201cWhat are the comments, photos, and videos that I post like? Could they give the impression that I am boasting? Could they stir up envy in others?\u201d<\/p>\n\n Let us think about the series of photos that is mentioned: a young sister thinking about posting a selfie, a photo posing with restaurant food, a vacation selfie, and a photo next to a luxury car. No photo has to be bad in itself. The point is not to create rules. The point is to examine the motive. Why do I want to post this? To share something nice with people who are close to me? Or to impress? To be admired? To seem more important than I am?<\/p>\n\n The information also cites the idea of 1 John 2:16, where it speaks of \u201cthe showy display of one\u2019s means of life.\u201d A Bible commentary explains that this expression refers to someone who tries to make themselves more important than they are. And that spirit does not fit a Christian. We do not need to live seeking admiration. We do not need to compete with others or stir up envy.<\/p>\n\n Galatians 5:26 warns us not to become egotistical, stirring up competition and envy. So, if we are humble, we will not let the vain spirit of this world rub off on us. We will not measure our worth by likes, by comments, or by the impression we make. Our worth lies in the relationship we have with Jehovah.<\/p>\n\n This does not mean that we have to hide everything good that happens to us or that we can never share a joy. The key is humility and love. A humble person does not live preoccupied with showing off. And an empathetic person thinks about how what they post, what they say, and what they show can affect others.<\/p>\n\n So the first point helps us to ask ourselves: \u201cAm I trying to impress others? Do I want others to admire me for what I know, for what I have, for what I do, or for how I look?\u201d Jehovah invites us to free ourselves from that pressure. We do not need to boast about ourselves.<\/p>\n\n The second point shows us something much better: let us look for opportunities to boast about Jehovah<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n Let us read Jeremiah 9:24<\/strong>: \u201cBut let the one who boasts boast about this: that he has insight and knowledge of me, that I am Jehovah, the One showing loyal love, justice, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I take delight,\u2019 declares Jehovah.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n What a beautiful contrast. Jehovah does not simply say: \u201cDo not boast about anything.\u201d Rather, he tells us what the best reason to boast is: knowing him. We can feel deeply proud to have Jehovah as our God, to know his name, to understand his personality, and to know what things he likes.<\/p>\n\n Boasting about Jehovah does not mean being arrogant. It means speaking about him with healthy pride, with gratitude, and with love. It means not being ashamed to identify ourselves as his servants. It means rejoicing that Jehovah is a God of loyal love, justice, and righteousness. In a world full of injustice, selfishness, and moral confusion, we know the God who always acts with righteousness and who loves what is just.<\/p>\n\n The information expresses it very well: we are proud of Jehovah\u2019s name. And Jehovah loves it when we speak with pride about his name and boast about him. Boasting about Jehovah means feeling proud to have Jehovah as our God. For us, it is an immense privilege to honor his name and to help to clear his reputation.<\/p>\n\n This point is very important because the Devil wants exactly the opposite. He wants us to feel ashamed to talk about Jehovah. He wants us to hide our Christian identity at work, at school, in our community, or in front of people who do not share our faith. He wants Jehovah\u2019s name to be forgotten. The information mentions that the Devil and his false prophets want people to forget Jehovah\u2019s name.<\/p>\n\n But we love that name. That is why we want to praise it \u201call day long.\u201d We are not ashamed to say that we are Jehovah\u2019s Witnesses. Of course, we do it with respect, without imposing, without arrogance. But we also do not hide who we are.<\/p>\n\n For example, at work a conversation may come up about values, honesty, or personal decisions. Perhaps it is an opportunity to say in a natural way: \u201cI try to be guided by what the Bible teaches\u201d or \u201cas one of Jehovah\u2019s Witnesses, that is important to me.\u201d At school, a young person can explain respectfully why he does not take part in certain practices or why he tries to keep clean conduct. In the community, perhaps our neighbors notice that we are peaceful, responsible, and helpful people. All of that can open a door to speak well of Jehovah.<\/p>\n\n And we do not boast about Jehovah only with words. We also do so with our conduct. When we are honest, we demonstrate that Jehovah loves justice. When we treat others with kindness, we reflect his loyal love. When we keep clean standards, we show that we value his righteousness. In this way, our life can say: \u201cI am proud to serve Jehovah.\u201d<\/p>\n\n It is also interesting that Jeremiah 9:24 does not say only that we should know Jehovah\u2019s name but that we should have \u201cinsight and knowledge\u201d of him. It is not enough to know that God\u2019s name is Jehovah. We want to know what he is like. Jehovah shows loyal love, justice, and righteousness. And he says: \u201cin these things I take delight.\u201d So, if we want to boast about Jehovah, we must also love what he loves.<\/p>\n\n This protects us from vanity. Why? Because the more we get to know Jehovah, the less we feel the need to draw attention to ourselves. The person who is impressed with Jehovah does not live trying to impress others. The person who values Jehovah\u2019s glory does not need to manufacture an image of themselves. Their greatest pride is to belong to Jehovah.<\/p>\n\n The third point presents us with an excellent example: let us follow the example of humility of the apostle Paul<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n Let us read 1 Corinthians 2:1-5<\/strong>: \u201cSo when I came to you, brothers, I did not come with extravagant speech or wisdom to declare the sacred secret of God to you. For I decided not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and him executed on the stake. And I came to you in weakness and in fear and with much trembling; and my speech and what I preached were not with persuasive words of wisdom but with a demonstration of spirit and power, so that your faith might be, not in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n Paul had many abilities. He was an educated man, he knew the Scriptures very well, he knew how to reason, he had experience, and he could communicate with people of different cultures. Yet, he did not want the faith of his listeners to rest on his personal ability. He did not go to impress with \u201cextravagant speech\u201d or with a great display of \u201cwisdom.\u201d He decided to focus on Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n\n The information explains that some boasted about their personal abilities, but they did not have a good heart. To those people, Paul\u2019s presence seemed weak and his way of speaking seemed contemptible. But Paul was not interested in appearing brilliant. He did not want to make a show of human wisdom or use persuasive power so that people would admire him. He wanted the faith of his brothers to be built up by the power of God\u2019s spirit and to be founded on Christ, not on the wisdom of men.<\/p>\n\n What a useful example for us. Sometimes a person may have abilities to speak, teach, organize, sing, conduct, study, or solve problems. And those abilities can be very useful in the congregation. But the danger would be to start thinking: \u201cHow well I do this,\u201d \u201chow important I am,\u201d or \u201cwhat would become of this without me.\u201d Paul teaches us to reject that thinking.<\/p>\n\n He was a fellow worker of God. He did not seek for others to lean on him but on Jehovah. And that helps us to view any assignment or ability in the right way. If we give a comment, if we deliver a talk, if we conduct a meeting for the preaching work, if we help someone spiritually, if we have responsibilities in the congregation, we do not want others to say: \u201cHow impressive this person is.\u201d We want them to come away thinking: \u201cHow good Jehovah is. How wise his Word is. How loving his way of guiding us is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n The information also mentions that, no matter how much worldly wisdom someone might have \u2014skill in trades, shrewdness in business, administrative ability, or scientific or philosophical knowledge\u2014, the rule was that whoever thought he was wise in this system of things had to become foolish in order to become wise. That is, true wisdom begins when a person stops relying too much on themselves and humbly accepts Jehovah\u2019s way of thinking.<\/p>\n\n Paul understood that. That is why he did not boast about his education or his ability. His greatest desire was for others to get to know Jehovah and to put faith in Christ. In that sense, Paul put into practice what Jeremiah said: if anyone boasts, let him boast about Jehovah.<\/p>\n\n How can we imitate Paul? First, by preparing our assignments well, but praying for Jehovah to help us and not seeking to show off. Second, by using our abilities to serve, not to compete. Third, by rejoicing when others also do things well. And fourth, by remembering that any ability we have is a gift that should be used to honor Jehovah.<\/p>\n\n Let us think about the difference between two attitudes. A proud person uses their abilities to draw attention to themselves. A humble person uses their abilities to direct attention to Jehovah. A proud person wants others to admire them. A humble person wants others to draw close to Jehovah. Paul chose the second attitude, and that is the example we want to follow.<\/p>\n\n So let us go back to the question of the theme: What will you boast about?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n The world pushes us to boast about wisdom, power, riches, experiences, image, achievements, or possessions. Even social media can become a showcase for seeking admiration. But Jehovah offers us a much nobler reason to feel proud: knowing him, bearing his name, speaking about his loyal love, his justice, and his righteousness.<\/p>\n\n So let us not try to impress others with what we are or have. Rather, let us look for opportunities to speak well of Jehovah. And, like Paul, let us use any ability we have with humility, so that the faith of others may rest, not on human wisdom, but on the power of God.<\/p>\n\n If we do that, we will be free from the pressure of keeping up appearances. We will not need to compete or compare ourselves. 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