Boasting

Personal prejudice: Beware of the man or woman who keeps trying to impress you with all he or she is doing for Jesus. It has been my experience that the person who is faithfully serving our Lord does not feel the need to tell anyone what he is doing for his Savior. In fact, he or she is uncomfortable when their service attracts the attention and acclaim of others. They would rather be "invisible." Their prayer is that all the glory for whatever is accomplished be His and His alone. Humility not spiritual pride is the attribute that defines them--the attribute of the maturing saint. They feel no need whatsoever to draw attention to themselves. They struggle with that temptation every day. Sadly, in many instances those who are trying to impress others use that aura of "spirituality" to try to control others in addition to using their "service" to exalt themselves. Such "spirituality" is actually idolatry. Self-love. And, as I said, it's a love used to manipulate others into following them and honoring them and not God. Let the one that boasts, boast in the Lord alone.