Bragging Rights

In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the ELDERS. And ALL of you, clothe yourself with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. And God will exalt you in due time, if your HUMBLE yourself under His mighty hand by casting ALL your cares on Him, because HE CARES for you. . . . And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to His eternal glory in Christ will Himself RESTORE, CONFIRM, STRENGTHEN, and ESTABLISH you. (1Peter 5:5-10) 

Humbleness is a dying quality in folks in this day and age. We are told to be proud. We are told to be strong and independent. We are told to stand up for ourselves. We are educated and accomplished. However, with all of this can come arrogance, pride, ignorance, and a sense of entitlement.

The bible tells me to be humble, respectful of my elders and others in authority (in church and in society), to sacrifice for others, and to be "less of me and more and more of Jesus". If we do these things, God says He will reward us; if not here than in heaven for eternity. What has happened? What has changed? Actually nothing, because Satan is still on the prowl and he is still devouring our minds, our actions, and even the souls of many. We must be constantly on our knees seeking the guidance and correction of our Savior.  The only boasting should be in Him and His power, His grace, His victory over our sin!