Vauntings refer to boastful or arrogant expressions, often characterized by excessive pride or self-glorification. In the biblical context, vaunting is generally viewed as a negative trait, associated with pride and a lack of humility before God. The Bible consistently warns against such behavior, emphasizing the virtues of humility and modesty.

Biblical References:

1. Proverbs 27:2 : "Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips." This verse underscores the importance of humility and the dangers of self-praise. It suggests that recognition should come from others rather than from self-vaunting.

2. 1 Corinthians 13:4 : "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." In this passage, the Apostle Paul describes the nature of true love, contrasting it with boastfulness. Vaunting is seen as incompatible with the selfless and humble nature of love.

3. James 4:16 : "As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil." James warns against the arrogance of making plans without considering God's will, highlighting that vaunting is not only prideful but also morally wrong.

Theological Insights:

Vaunting is often linked to the sin of pride, which is considered one of the seven deadly sins in Christian theology. Pride leads individuals to elevate themselves above others and, more dangerously, above God. This self-exaltation is contrary to the biblical call to humility and submission to God's authority.

The Bible presents numerous examples of individuals who fell due to their vaunting. One notable example is King Nebuchadnezzar, who boasted about his achievements and was subsequently humbled by God (Daniel 4:30-37). His account serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of pride and self-glorification.

Practical Application:

Christians are encouraged to cultivate humility and to recognize that all talents and achievements are gifts from God. Instead of vaunting, believers are called to give glory to God for their successes and to serve others with a humble heart. The teachings of Jesus, particularly the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12), emphasize the blessedness of the humble and the meek.

In daily life, avoiding vauntings involves practicing gratitude, acknowledging the contributions of others, and seeking to uplift rather than overshadow those around us. By doing so, Christians can reflect the character of Christ, who, despite His divine nature, exemplified ultimate humility (Philippians 2:5-8).

The City Without Walls
... the rest that characterised Israel's position, to the Christian Church, and to-day,
in the midst of all the agitations of opinion, and all the vauntings of men ...
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The Declensions of Christianity, an Argument of Its Truth. .
... Such are the proud vauntings of infidelity, when "iniquity abounds and the love
of many waxeth cold." So when Christ hung on the cross, and when he slept in ...
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Why is it that Our Lord Has Tarried Till Now? Why Has not the ...
... himself? To ask the question is quite enough. Loud have been man's boasts.
Lofty have been his claims. Pretentious has vauntings. Such ...
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Full Redemption
... Ah! well, brethren, the great Goliath hath gained nothing by his vauntings:
Christ and his people have really lost nothing by Satan. ...
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Secret Sins
... mountains fall on us; hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne."
Ah! where are now your boasts, your vauntings, and your glories? Alas! alas! ...
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Vauntings (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Vauntings (1 Occurrence). James 4:16 But now ye glory
in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil. (ASV DBY). ...
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Vainglory (2 Occurrences)
... British and American) has "the vainglory of life" (alazoneia tou biou) for "the
pride of life"; compare James 4:16, "Ye glory in your vauntings" (alazoneia). ...
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Vaunteth (2 Occurrences)

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Vaunts (1 Occurrence)

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Glorying (27 Occurrences)
... firm to the end. (WEB ASV). James 4:16 But now ye glory in your vauntings:
all such glorying is evil. (ASV BBE DBY YLT). Psalms 25:2 ...
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