The Upside-Down Boast of Faith

A call to respond to the trials of poverty and prosperity with the wisdom of eternal hope.

1. To the lowly: Joyfully boast in your high status as an heir to the kingdom.

1 Samuel 2:7-8

Romans 8:18-25

2. To the rich: Joyfully boast in your low status as those despised by the world.

Colossians 3:3

Mark 10:21-27

Luke 19:1-10

3. To all: Joyfully boast in the faithfulness of the Lord.

Romans 7:19-24

1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Isaiah 40:7-8

1 Samuel 2:7-8 (c.f. Colossians 3:1)