I'm super impressed with your views on this topic, you have done justice to this and I am glad I read this post.
The Bible also says that "whosoever that praiseth himself for the good things he hath done has received his reward already on earth". I had an inlaw like that too and it was very annoying hearing him speak of the greatest things he hath done for me.
RE: Showing off or Embracing the fabulousness.?