“For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.”~ Jn. 12:43
Jesus asked the people of His day, “How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?” We must ask ourselves, in this 21st Century, the same question if we are to be honest with ourselves.
When in Ireland I asked an X-military dog trainer what was the most important thing I should know in the training of my Sheepdog. Without a moment’s hesitation she answered, “Your dog wants the approval of his (her) Master more than anything else!”
Job admonishes us to, “But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee…” Baalim could put an “AMEN” to Job’s comment.
“God’s ‘Well Done’ is reserved for all those saints who stayed in the furnace longer than the others.”~ rds
by an Aged Saint