Be Not Boastful

Do good deeds simply because good deeds need to be done, not to gain recognition from men or rewards in heaven for your good deeds. It is the deed motivated by grace and humility that shines and pleases God. Take an honest look at your motives and choose to humble yourself before others, for God lifts up the humble. Be not boastful.

So when you give to the poor, don’t let anyone know what you are doing. Your giving should be done in secret. Your Father can see what is done in secret, and he will reward you. Matthew 6:3-4

Because God has given me a special gift, I have something to say to everyone among you. Do not think you are better than you are. You must decide what you really are by the amount of faith God has given you. Romans 12:3

Love each other like brothers and sisters. Give each other more honor than you want for yourselves. Romans 12:10

He chose what the world thinks is unimportant and what the world looks down on and thinks is nothing in order to destroy what the world thinks is important. God did this so that no one can brag in his presence. 1 Corinthians 1:28-29

If someone wants to brag, he should brag only about the Lord. It is not those who say they are good who are accepted but those who the Lord thinks are good. 2 Corinthians 10:17-18

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