May I Never Boast Except in the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ

May I Never Boast Except in the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Galatians 6:14 says, "May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." 

For Paul, the cross of Christ was the central theme of his message and ministry. It represented the ultimate sacrifice of love, forgiveness, and redemption. Through the cross, Jesus paid the price for humanity's sins, reconciling us to God and breaking the power of sin and death.

When Paul says, "May I never boast except in the cross," he's not just talking about humility; he's expressing a profound shift in perspective. For him, the cross is the only thing worth boasting about because it's the source of true freedom, hope, and transformation.

The phrase "the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world" suggests a radical detachment from the world's values and expectations. As followers of Christ, we're called to live differently, with our eyes fixed on eternal realities rather than temporary gains.

What does this mean for us today?

The cross is our ultimate boast. When we focus on the cross, we recognize that our worth and identity come from Christ's sacrifice, not from achievements or possessions.
We're called to live counter-culturally. As Christians, we shouldn't conform to the world's standards; instead, we should live according to God's principles, even when it's challenging or unpopular.
True freedom comes from the cross. When we embrace the cross, we're set free from the burden of trying to earn God's approval or seeking validation from others.

Reflection questions:

What are you boasting about in your life? Is it worth boasting about?
How can you live more counter-culturally as a follower of Christ?
In what ways does the cross bring you freedom and hope?

May we, like Paul, find our boast in the cross of Christ, and may our lives be transformed by its power.

Credits:
Holy Spirit (Divine Inspiration)
Keith M. Craddock (Family Bible Study Leader)
Kassie Hatton (Presenter)
PEXELS (Image Source)
Meta AI (Formatting and Editing)