God has strange ways to accomplish something. His timing, His purpose, and the people He chooses to accomplish something is beyond human comprehension!
Corinthians 1:31 – “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord…”
Boasting In Christ Is Not Sinful!
“Boasting in Christ” means to proudly proclaim and celebrate the transformative power of Jesus Christ in your life, through Him, “May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Galatians 6:14).
I’m PROUD of Jesus!
…because Jesus prayed: LORD, if I hurt others, give me the strength to apologize, if people hurt me, give me the strength to forgive! – Ephesians 4:32
… because Jesus taught His followers to love their enemies as God loves them! – Matthew, chapter 5, verse 44
…because Jesus taught His followers: “ to be kind and forgive one another as God forgave you……” – Ephesians 4:32 esv,
…because Jesus taught His followers: – “If you love only those who love you, what is great in that…” – St. Matthew 5:46,
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Historically, church leaders were always PROUD of Jesus and His Gospel in their hearts but were reluctant to express it in public because of the Christian belief that being Prideful or Boastful is always sinful that led to the birth of PROUD OF JESUS as the ultimate believer’s BOAST!
1Corinthians 1:31 – “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord…”
I pray that church leaders would consider it as a divine duty to begin reminding parishioners to be PROUD of Jesus and His Gospel! / Pope Francis
Luke 9:26 – “Whoever is ashamed of me and my words…”
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…because Jesus is beyond love!
Love doesn’t necessarily breed Pride but Pride breeds love!