Apr
12
2010
Human approval
1. Human approval is divided. Some like you, others dislike you. A split vote. Who can you believe?
2. Human approval is shallow. None of them know your deepest heart. What if they did?
3. Human approval is distorted. Your friends overlook — hopefully — some failings. Your enemies are blind to your merits. How do you sort it all out?
4. Human approval is unsatisfying. The need of your heart for belovedness goes far beyond anything another sinner can say or do.
5. Human approval is a blessing. The loving favor of true friends is a gift from God. Receive it cheerfully, with thanks to Him. And be sure to give it out to others in generous supplies every day.
“I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you.” Philemon 7
8 Comments
awesome post.
This one went yard for me. Thank you.
Very good post. Reminds of that line from an old Welsh hymn: “Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise.” This always brings me up short. Really? Nice to sing, hard to honestly say.
I like the balance that the favor of men can also be a blessing though. As long as our first allegiance is to our Lord.
great stuff bro!!!
Wow…this is great wisdom…. may it come to mind in the hour of need…. Thanks Ray…
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