“Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 9:23-24 KJV
Jeremiah prophesied to a decadent nation what the God of Israel required of them. God doesn’t desire man’s wisdom, might or riches, it’s foolishness to Him. He delights in steadfast love, justice and righteousness. There is no place for prideful boasting in God’s Presence. Because we are in Christ Jesus, it is Christ Who is made to us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. So if we boast, let’s boast only of the Lord Jesus Christ. Glory to God!
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