Give God the glory for every good thing that comes of our lives.
By my perception of the matter, a Christian should become uncomfortable with compliments and quick to give God the glory and leery of other Christians who still want credit.
In Revelation 21 we see the New Jerusalem in the new heaven and earth with twelve pearl gates each named for a tribe of Israel and twelve foundation layers of gemstones each named for an Apostle. But their names are not mentioned.
The Song of Moses (Deut 32) is mentioned in Revelation 15, but Moses himself is not mentioned. Neither is Enoch, Noah, Abraham, David, Solomon, Elijah, Mary (though some would argue that she is mentioned in chapter 12 by metaphor) and so on. Neither Peter nor Paul are mentioned by name. John is mentioned only as the one receiving the revelation.
Pride is an abomination to God:
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. - Psalms 25:9
Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. - Matt 5:5
But [let it be] the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, [even the ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. - I Peter 3:4
If I were you, I'd be saying "Thank God for the LCMS Lutheran doctrine."
To God be the glory, not man, never man.
If I were you, I'd be saying "Thank God for the LCMS Lutheran doctrine."
I am being a bit subtle and careful with my story. As a teenager it would have been appropriate and in agreement for me to say Thank God for the LCMS Lutheran doctrine. Today I see my church's and my former idolization of the doctrine an issue that lead directly to my experiences.
Today I disagree with areas of the doctrine especially replacement theology.
My drinking time may have been in a large part due to the collapse of my faith in the LCMS doctrine idol. Praise God that Faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ is on a firm foundation that transcends denominations.
I do, AG, if not enough.