Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Boasting » Boasting, the folly of
In the same way the tongue is an insignificant part of the body, but it is immensely boastful. Remember how a mere spark may set a vast forest in flames.
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But, as the case stands, it is in mere self-confidence that you boast: all such boasting is evil.
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Boasting » What not to boast of
Come, you who say, "To-day or to-morrow we will go to this or that city, and spend a year there and carry on a successful business," when, all the while, you do not even know what will happen to-morrow. For what is the nature of your life? Why, it is but a mist, which appears for a short time and then is seen no more. Instead of that you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we shall live and do this or that." read more.
But, as the case stands, it is in mere self-confidence that you boast: all such boasting is evil.
But, as the case stands, it is in mere self-confidence that you boast: all such boasting is evil.