Braggart

I interviewed a law enforcement officer and it was like pulling teeth to get him to talk. He would answer my questions, but not elaborate on the answer. Even though he was an ex-Marine, I finally asked him if he was humble, or just shy. He said, “I don’t want to be a braggart.”  While I can appreciate his reservations, I was concerned his lack of response might come across flat and monotone on the written page. Similarly, when believers downplay their faith for fear of sounding boastful, their testimony and witness can be marginalized. The Psalmist wrote, “In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever” (Ps 44:8 NIV).