Thoughts from the Heart - Jeremiah 9:23-24

Jeremiah speaks about the wisdom of the Lord and the importance of acknowledging Him. Verse 23 states: "This is what the Lord says: 'Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches.'” (Jeremiah 9:23 NLT)

The verse emphasizes that wisdom, might, and riches are not things to boast about, as they ultimately come from the Lord. It reminds us not to be proud of our own abilities and accomplishments, but to acknowledge that they are gifts from God.

Verse 24 continues: "But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord

who demonstrates unfailing love and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth, and that I delight in these things. I, the Lord, have spoken!” (Jeremiah 9:24 NLT)

This verse states that the only thing worth boasting about is knowing and understanding the Lord and recognizing that He is the one who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness. It reminds us that true wisdom, might, and riches come from knowing and understanding the Lord, and that this is something to be proud of.

Jeremiah 9:23-24 is a powerful reminder of the importance of humility and the dangers of pride. It reminds us that wisdom, might, and riches are not things to boast about, but rather gifts from the Lord. The only thing worth boasting about is knowing and understanding the Lord and recognizing that He is the one who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness on the earth.