Paul's boast is in the Cross, this is his sincere desire. He relates to us what the cross has done for him. Our only boast is in the Cross.-This calls us to a high level of discipleship.-Paul refers not to the wooded cross, but to the doctrine of the atoning work of Christ.-For Paul, he only wants the cross to be his exclusive boast.-The Cross is a source of intense joy, every thing he rejoices in points back to the Cross.-Every privilege we have was bought by the Cross.-No one can boast in the Cross without a spiritual change, which is only possible through the Holy Spirit.