Bragging Rights??

Or just plain boasting...
My Dad has met people and said that he can tell right off the bat when a person is very "boasty" (referring to one that likes to constantly brag about what he/she has). We've often joked about this because when my Dad met Greg he said that he could tell right away that Greg was not a "boasty" guy. So immediately he felt hopeful that they would get along.

I've found that there are times when I am around someone who I felt was bragging way too much. This bugs me. I want people to be happy when they've accomplished something. I want people to rejoice and share their good news. However, I think we all need to be careful that we are not bragging too much when we receive something wonderful. We should definitely celebrate and share our good news with our friends but simply saying what we bought or accomplished is all that's necessary. Unless someone asks you to explain and give all the details, you don't really need to elaborate. Giving God honor, glory and praise will suffice.

Greg often say he watches what he says at work. He was told by his internship supervisor that you have to be careful what you say around patients because everyone has a different situation and when people are sick/in pain they are not always feeling "chirpy". They might feel depressed and hopeless and they don't need someone coming in there talking about how much they enjoyed their weekend on their yacht. You never know someone's financial situation so all I'm saying is be careful what you say. Sometimes you might have someone who is going through a financial strain (especially in this economy) and there you are talking about going on shopping sprees, taking several vacations per year, getting hair and nails done around the clock. These are all nice things to do and you should feel happy that you can do these things. Just be really careful how you are saying what you are saying. You might think you have bragging rights but who is it right for? Yep, you gotta it...it's right for you!
Romans 3:27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No, but by the law of faith.
James 4:16 But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.