Back in the old days when we were Christians, we had to be careful not to speak of ourselves with too much enthusiasm, lest we appear boastful. Then we learned that our old humanity was crucified
with Christ and that Christ now operated in is to will and to work for the sake of His delight. NOW we could speak of ourselves and our legitimate accomplishments with relish, knowing that it was no longer US doing these things (absolutely speaking), but that living in us was Christ.
