Many, like me, were drawn to God by jealousy of the joy and peace of the testimonys shared/bragged by some before me.. Their gratitude could have been taken by me to be bragging or gratitude depending om MY STATE at the time.. But both states drew me(at different times) as a kind of jealousy.. I am not sad to say..
The negative attitude of mine(jealousy) opened me up like a tin can.. For the lord to draw me to himself.. The Lord is worthy to be bragged about.. You know, praised..
I don't think you understood me. When asked, we should brag. But love does not compel by words but by deeds. It is in deeds that we show our faith. It is in being merciful and kind, pure in heart and intensions that we praise God in the highest.
Great insights. Thanks.