1. WHY DO YOU BOAST? PSALM 52:1

2. Bad Boasting We should not boast in evil as Doeg did Boasting is expression of pride 2 Chron. 25:19 Boasting is expression of importance Ps 97:7 boast in idols Summary of life Ps 90:10 The wealthy boast in their riches Ps 49:6 Workers of iniquity boast in themselves Ps 94:4 Haman recounted all his honors Esther 5:9-13 Inappropriate boasting Isaiah 10:12-17 Boasting of tomorrow James 4:13-17

3. Good Boasting Ps 34:2 boast in (praise) the Lord Not ashamed but proud v.5 Glory in the Lord 1 Cor. 1:26-31 not in men 3:21 Can boast in faithful Christians 2 Thess. 1:4; 2 Cor. 9:2 Can’t boast in self Eph. 2:9; Rom. 4:2 Jeremiah 9:23 Do not boast in riches, strength, wisdom Jer. 9:24 Boast in your relationship in the Lord Can’t say, “I know Him” without actions 1 Jn 2:4