What, then, should a poor man say about himself, even if he is the best of Christians? Instead of boasting of his wisdom, he recognizes his blindness. Instead of pointing to his virtues - his good works, his tender heart, and his righteousness - he freely admits his sinfulness. Instead of extolling his power, skills, and wealth, he focuses on his nothingness! He remembers the words of the apostle Paul, who said: "What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?" Whoever is pleased with himself and seeks to glory in this is certainly no true Christian. - C. F. W. Walther, *God Grant It* p. 222
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