沒有人喜歡滴水器. 你知道我在說誰. 嗰啲想畀你知嘅人，佢哋識你可能想知嘅人. 當我想到“命名者”時,徜徉有一個人立即浮現在腦海中. 我只見過佢幾次, 但每次我哋都傾過, 我哋傾偈嘅一半被公然嘅名刪除所佔據.
佢識好多“大時代”的人, 佢有一種荒謬嘅能力，可以將呢啲名偷偷地捲入任何對話中。. 下面係一個示例. 話時話, “嘿，夥計, 而家幾點鐘?噉 佢 嘅 答: 喔哦, 大約係中午. 令我想起那天中午喺巴黎同米高积逊一起玩推桿推桿。 詞?
真。, 不僅僅昰名滴理令我哋煩惱. 係啲人吹噓一般. 我哋厭倦了聽到成年男子吹噓佢哋嘅高中橄欖毬時代 (系时候繼續前進了, 先生). 我哋厭倦咗我哋嘅特權朋友，佢哋搵到啲方式嚟推特佢哋訪問嘅每個異國情調嘅地方. 我哋對那些為我哋詳細介紹佢哋購買嘅每件昂貴物品嘅人冇幾多耐心。 (除非佢哋係講唱歌手, 答案係肯定嘅). Whether it’s covertly bragging about who you know, or unashamedly pointing out all your accomplishments, bragging just isn’t cool.
Stop Bragging
Simply put, to brag is to “talk boastfully.” And all of us have been guilty of it at some point. It always provokes an eye roll when others do it – so why do we still take part in it ourselves?
Bragging happens when you have something (or do something) so amazing that you think everyone needs to know about it. And not only do they need to know about it, they need to recognize how awesome you are for having (or doing) it. If we’re honest with ourselves, we name drop and humble brag to our friends because we think it makes us look good. And that’s exactly why it’s wrong.
The problem isn’t that what you’re bragging about isn’t great. It might be. The problem is that the end goal isn’t so great. Anything you do for the sake of personal glory is sin.
Scripture speaks pretty strongly about this kind of boastful talk. One example is in 1 科林蒂安人。 4:7, in which Paul asks, “What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?” He’s basically saying, “Everything you have was given to you. So why would you brag when all you did was accept a gift?"
Each boastful word we utter is a shot aimed directly at our Maker. Every good thing comes from Him, which means none of us can take the credit for it. All the glory in the Universe belongs to God, but we’re constantly trying to keep some for ourselves. In the academic world, taking credit for someone else’s work is called plagiarism. In the real world, it’s called bragging.
Start Bragging
Well that settles it then, right? Never, ever brag!
I don’t think it’s quite that simple. Not only do I think you should brag sometimes, I think it’s what you were created to do. Let me explain.
Remember, the root of bragging is thinking something you have is so amazing that everyone needs to know about it. Those of us who’ve been redeemed by Jesus do have something to brag about – God Himself. If we know God, we should be so blown away by Him that we feel compelled to proclaim His excellencies to others (1 Pet. 2:9). He’s too great to keep to ourselves. Jeremiah 9:23-24 sums it up well.
This is what the Lord says:
“Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom
or the strong man boast of his strength
or the rich man boast of his riches,
but let him who boasts boast about this:
that he understands and knows me,
that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness,
justice and righteousness on earth,
for in these I delight,"
declares the Lord.
If you know God, I want you to brag. But when you do, don’t let it be in your wisdom, or your strength, or your riches. Instead, brag about His. Boast in the fact that you know the One with perfect wisdom, all-powerful strength, and never ending riches of grace. Instead of using your words to acquire your own fame, use them to show off His.
The Universe is like a display case for God’s glory. The Earth was created to show His power. Trees were formed to flaunt His beauty. Animals were crafted to point to His greatness. And you? You were built to brag on Him. So if you do drop a name, let it be His.
This is really great trip, keep up the gear work!
this was beautifully written. makes so much sense. I love the length as well. great on the go. can’t wait to read more, 旅行.
感謝旅行。. This is a really good point. Our personal achievements compared to God’s never ending grace are worthless. Let’s starting bragging about our Lord and Savior!
This was excellent Trip! The new site looks amazing!
哇. Powerful. Tweet, share, email!
HEY TRIP!!!
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I enjoyed reading your blog. It was interesting and easy to understand. Keeping doing what your doing!
Enjoy God’s Blessings
Ben Sudderth III
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Yes as God’s children we are built to brag about His awesome power, love, mercy and especially His grace. The Lord says, If any man boasts let Him boasts in the Lord. The word Swag means also to boast or brag which is a prideful thing to do when you make it all about you. When it comes to swag, the world sets the standard, they tell people whats the trend or what is cool or not. Being a Christian is not the most popular thing to be in society these days, but it surely is the most vital. As a Christian its perfect for us to have swag, the best swag, and thats a Godly Swagg which simply means to boast in the Lord God. In our walk, our talk, and through our music we boast and brag on the Lord Jesus Christ because through the cross we have become products of His Grace and it is our life’s mission to win more souls through the preaching of the Gospel of grace.
Thanks for the rebuke brother-I’m guilty of bragging. Will do better tomorrow.
Absolutely agree with you! I never thought of being “built to brag” but you definitely convinced me. I very much enjoy reading your writing. Incredibly thought provoking but balanced with encouragement. Perfect mixture of the two!! Thanks for writing.
阿門. This was on point Tripp. Thank you for being a blessing. #SpiritLed #BragOnMyLord
Can I brag on my LORD?
“我哋厭倦了聽到成年男子吹噓佢哋嘅高中橄欖毬時代 (系时候繼續前進了, 先生).” #Preeeach!
I stumbled upon this article and boy, do I feel encouraged. So much to ponder from these words. It’s both an encouragement and a need to examine oneself and motive. Glory be to God for giving you the gift to write this!!!
Great Job Trip! Love the audio piece. Never seen that before! It reminds me of the time I hung out with… Just kidding! Great Exhortation.
Awesome post, 旅行! I love this. Very encouraged now. Thank you for obeying and letting God speak through you!
INCREDIBLE share Mr. 旅行!!! So powerful and stirring!
So great to see Trip still speaking the truth even if it’s a medium different than music. That was a great read, I look forward to hearing more of it. 上帝保佑你, 旅行.
感謝旅行。
I got some things to change.
Love the simplicity of the sermon – beautiful
Can you please narrate everything from now on?
Great thought provoking read Mr. 旅行. Many can take this to heart, and now into practice. Keep using the gifts God has given you, which now includes being a pretty great writer, and continue to share the message with those gifts… it is reaching more than you’ll ever know. 上帝保佑, #JesusIsKing
WORD! #TeamTripLee
Great article. This provided some deep insight that I hadn’t considered before. I’m looking forward to Part Two! Very well done.
Very good message… Blessed to hear our Lord speaking through… Our God is great!!!! Our God is good!!!! He is so awesome!!!
A great piece. Let the True bragging begin.
I digs this.
great food for thought :)
This was a great article, very well written, and I really loved the audio component you added to it. Thank you sir for sharing this.
I often do this; brag. It’s more a reflection of the pride we keep on top of our softened hearts. For some reason giving God the glory in front of non-believers can be difficult but only because of pride.
Recently I scored very high when I re-took the ASVAB. I was so excited because I knew God had helped me do it. His favor was what gave me that score and the knowledge He put in me helped me to truly understand mathematical equations I never could comprehend before. Yet when I got back to my unit I told everyone what I got with excitement but later I felt convicted because I knew I’d only told those I knew were believers that it was all God. The unbelievers I never told my testimony.
I do jail ministry on Sundays and it’s weird because when I’m in front of them I could care less if they think I’m a fanatic then when I’m at work I hardly ever bring up the name. Everyone knows I’m a Christian but none of them have any clue how He’s all that’s on my mind 24/7.
I’ll work on this. Thanks for sharing.
U just changed my life Trip. I pray you receive month power nd vison…. Thank u
旅行 , God Bless you man !
This was needed as a reminder and for that I thank you, allowing God to use you to minister. We defiantly have the best thing to brag about.
This was awesome! 感謝旅行。. I love how your still dropping knowledge on us in a short amount of time :)
That’s good stuff, 旅行… Everything we have was given to us by an Outstanding and Awesome Creator God who’s worth bragging about!
I am so amazed at the way you inter-related the old and new testatment to help us understand the danger of braging on ourselves!! Is this the inspiration for your recent track “Brangin on my God”???
I love your music coz its so relevant!! 上帝保佑你!! 繼續做好工作!!
Remember the homeless Christians I told you guys about? They need help.. Any help would be great guys. God will provide but even Jesus couldn’t do works where there was no faith. Everyone in LA is turning their backs because of their lack of faith. Lets support the kingdom and give what we can. They also do music and the Spirit really speaks in their lyrics. Lets spread that as well! We do this for the kingdom y’all. 电子邮件 livin4christ4lyfe@gmail.com .. Lets help the brethren. Love you all.
Awesome Blog thank you Lord for rebuking me via this Blog, i need to start braggin on my Lord Hallelujaah! :-)
Really love the work you are doing. being blessed in a great way through your ministry
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Powerful! You broke this down in simplicity. So much wisdom for a young man. I’m praying with and for you and your family. Your gifts will make room for you. Only do what God called you to do, you have the Oil, His Holy Spirit. Peace and prosperity to you (Shilom)!