Humility is certainly preferred over pride in Christianity, but Jeremiah explains how we may boast … in the fact that we KNOW the Lord. Tucked away in the latter verses of chapter nine is a profound exclamation;

“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 (the LORD).” [Jer. 9:23,24]

We boast in the Lord and we use wisdom, might, and riches to serve Him. If we boast in or bow down to them, they become idols that rob God of His full glory.

READ/HEAR: Jer. 7-9