Boastfulness
10 passages
- Matthew 6:1–2
1“Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.
Read it in context - Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Read it in context - James 4:6
But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Read it in context - James 1:26
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
Read it in context - 1 Peter 5:5
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Read it in context - Proverbs 12:16
A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Read it in context - Ephesians 4:31–32
31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. 32Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
Read it in context - Philippians 4:8–9
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Read it in context - Colossians 3:9
Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices,
Read it in context - Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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