Accepting God’s Praise

Scripture: John 5:[44] 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?

Observation: I didn’t only accept but did everything I could to get praise from men. Whatever it took to make myself look better to others is what I did without thinking of God. I would be somebody else if that is what it took to be accepted by others whether I hurt God or not.

Application: To live a life honoring God and to be a man God could praise. If a live this kind of life men will want to praise me but I need to direct that praise to my Father who deserves all the glory and honor.

Prayer: Dear Lord teach me how to live a life worthy of your praise. Humble your servant so that I may see the life you desire for me and may I never strive to accept the praise from men, but only from you.