What does Gideon's story teach us about boasting in salvation?

The account of Gideon teaches a critical lesson about boasting and salvation. God instructed Gideon to reduce his army's size so that Israel would not claim the victory as their own doing. In Judges 7:2, the Lord states, 'The people that are with thee are too many; for me to give the Midianites into their hands: lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.' This principle reinforces the doctrine of grace, where God ensures that no human effort can contribute to salvation. Just as Gideon’s victory was solely attributable to God, our salvation is a work of His will and strength, allowing us to give Him all the glory as stated in 1 Corinthians 1:31, 'He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord'.