The reality is that not one of us has the right to be prideful—"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). Here in Romans, the apostle Paul rebukes us for our self-centeredness and shows us the only way to brag:

• In Christ alone—for He alone has given us a wondrous salvation (see 3:21-31).
• About our faith—which God alone has given to us as a gift (see 4:1-8).
• About God's grace—because our salvation comes from Christ and not by our own works (see 4:9-17).
• About God's power—for only He can "[give] life to the dead" (4:17; see vv. 18-25).

When it comes to our salvation from sin and judgment, boasting in ourselves is unthinkable; God has done it all. We "all are justified freely by his grace"; His gift of salvation is totally unmerited (Romans 3:24). You did not do anything to deserve it and could not do anything to earn it. That is why God alone deserves all the glory for all He has done.