" How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God?" - John 5 Verse 44 (NIV) Praise can come either from men or from God. People will praise you; it's their choice and right to do so. People, even Christians, may also flatter you. It matters a lot how you handle the praise directed to you . In the verse above, Jesus warned his audience against accepting praise from one another. What this means is: let not people's praise get to your heart (or head). Allow people to praise you. Be grateful about that and thank them most sincerely . But let it not inflate your ego. In the same verse, Jesus underscored the need for people to make an effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God . This is an important instruction. Never waste your time trying to obtain the praise that comes from men; that won't do you any good. Instead, make every effort to o
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