Having no confidence in the flesh

For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. Philippians 3:3 NKJV

This is such a freeing concept if we can get our heads around it. The Complete Jewish Bible translates this phrase as having no confidence in human qualifications. We spend a large part of our lives becoming qualified to do things, not simply to be equipped, but largely because other people are competing for the same positions. There's no limit to positions in God's economy. Being equipped is great, but if we see opportunities to reflect God's glory without worrying that we're good enough, imagine how much of God would be reflected!!