“They Began to Boast in Their Own Strength”
Numerous scriptural passages warn of boasting in one’s own strength (see Proverbs 25:14; Helaman 4:13; 3 Nephi 6:10; D&C 3:4, 13; D&C 84:73; D&C 105:24). Boasting is born of pride, which is antithetical to humility, gratitude, and dependence upon the Lord. Boasting elevates self at the expense of God. Such an act of pride is repulsive to the Spirit of the Lord. (For a more in-depth discussion of the spiritual dangers of boasting, see Commentary 3:348; see also Marvin J. Ashton, “’Neither Boast of Faith Nor Mighty Works,” Ensign, May 1990, pp. 65-67).
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