**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today. Let’s talk about your perspective on boasting. In your letter, you mention something quite profound in 2 Corinthians 10:17-18. Could you share what you meant?

**Author (Paul):** Absolutely, I’m glad to be here. In that passage, I write, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” My intention is to shift the focus away from self-glorification to acknowledging the true source of our accomplishments, which is God Himself.

**Interviewer:** That’s an interesting point! Why do you think it’s important to emphasize boasting in the Lord rather than in oneself?

**Author (Paul):** Well, you see, human nature often leans towards pride and self-promotion. It’s easy to fall into the trap of measuring our worth by our own achievements or accolades. However, I firmly believe that any good we do is ultimately enabled by God’s grace. When we acknowledge Him in our successes, we remind ourselves of our dependence on Him and keep our priorities in check.

**Interviewer:** You also mentioned that “it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.” Can you elaborate on that?

**Author (Paul):** Certainly! I’ve seen so many people who seek validation through self-promotion. They might boast about their qualifications, their ministries, or their knowledge. But true approval comes from God—not from our self-assessments. It’s God’s commendation that really matters. We should be living for His approval, not for the accolades of others.

**Interviewer:** That’s a powerful message. How do you see this playing out in the early Christian communities?

**Author (Paul):** There’s a constant reminder for communities of believers to stay humble and to recognize that we are all in this together, serving and lifting each other up. When we celebrate what God is doing through us, rather than what we are doing on our own, we cultivate an environment of unity and encouragement.

**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing these insights! It’s evident how your thoughts encourage humility and a focus on God in the lives of believers.

**Author (Paul):** Thank you for having me. It’s a privilege to share this message, one that I hope inspires others to look to the Lord in all things.