The young Asian man in the picture seems to be asking his boss,
"Sir, what may I do next?"
Pride and arrogance are on many people's lips these days
Today, many say they are proud of their own achievements, worldly treasures, deceptions, and even fornication. YHWH has always been and still is against pride and the proud! The apostle Paul aptly wrote on this subject:
1 Cor. 4:6-7
>>6 I have applied these things to myself and Apollos because of you, brothers and sisters, so that through us you may learn "not to go beyond what is written," so that none of you will be puffed up in favor of the one against the other. 7 For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?<<
Our Savior became an example of humility
He, who lived forever with his Father, would have had reason to boast before men! Instead, he willingly humbled himself and came among us to be like us and to teach what it means to have a right attitude of heart before Father Elohim. We read:
Philip. 2:5-11
>>5 You should have the same attitude toward one another that HaMashiach Yeshua had, 6 who though he existed in the form of Elohim did not regard equality with Elohim as something to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature.
8 He humbled himself, by becoming obedient to the point of death - even death on a cross!
9 As a result Elohim exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Yeshua every knee will bow - in heaven and on earth and under the earth - 11 and every tongue confess that Yeshua HaMashiach is Adonai to the glory of Elohim the Father.<<
Pride and self-love lead to a fall
That's what happened to the Cherub who became Satan and was thrown out of Paradise. The same happened to the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar, who humbled himself, repented and asked for forgiveness for his sins. He received mercy.
King David of Israel committed adultery, and in addition, he murdered Bathsheba's husband, Uriah. Both crimes separately should have been sentenced to death according to the Mosaic Law. David humbled himself and asked for forgiveness for his sins. He received mercy.
The same must be done by us after falling into sin, if we want to enter the glory of heaven! Let's aim for humility and a mind that respects our neighbors!
The only bragging topic recommended for us
We are given another reason to boast in addition to the apostle Paul boasting about his weakness. This topic of boasting is mentioned in the OT and NT. I quote it from the OT where it is written in more detail.
Jer. 9:23-24
>>23 The YHWH says,"Wise people should not boast that they are wise. Powerful people should not boast that they are powerful. Rich people should not boast that they are rich. 24 If people want to boast, they should boast about this: They should boast that they understand and know me. They should boast that they know and understand that I, the YHWH, act out of faithfulness, fairness, and justice in the earth and that I desire people to do these things," says the YHWH.<<
Can we please Yehowah Elohim?
Of course, we can and should strive to please him in everything. After all, we just read from the previous passage in the OT, which is also repeated in the NT, that the right object of boasting is YHWH and he delights in those who boast about him. So we can please Yehowah Elohim and we are called to seek his favor, honor, give thanks, praise and worship him throughout the eternities!
Songs suitable for the topic
He Is Jehovah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDwMLe3TGf4
Sing to the Lord All the Earth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFjIcf3utnM
I will celebrate and Sing unto the Lord a new song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsuEqzqDAtc
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