The 21 Day Experiment - Day 12: The Praise That Matters Most
by Marilynn Chadwick
For they loved human praise more than praise from God. John 12:43 (NIV)
Who doesn't like to be affirmed? I know I do. And I have yet to meet a child who doesn't respond better to praise than criticism. But the desire for praise can be a liability when it comes to our faith. My commitment to follow Jesus often brings me face-to-face with a hard choice. Will I speak and act in ways that win praise from people or from God? Sometimes, it's impossible to have the respect and admiration of both.
Praise comes from the Greek word doxa, which means "honor, respect, prestige, fame…
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