1 Kings 10:9
"Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice."
"Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice."
Solomon's wealth and wisdom did not cause the Queen of Sheba to glorify and praise Solomon. Rather, she realized the source of Solomon's greatness. The praise was given to its rightful owner - God, the source of every good thing and all wisdom.
What is praiseworthy in my life? Good character does not happen automatically or naturally. Neither does virtue or morals. All these things have a Source.
The question is, do I realize the Source and direct praise back to Him? It would've been very tempting for Solomon, if the Queen had not recognized the Source and praised the man instead, to merely accept the praise as his due, his ego inflated and God forgotten in the background.
When doing good, our calling is to not let our left hand know what our right hand is doing. Good must never be done for praise of man, because that will end up being your only reward. And what a vain and fleeing reward it is in comparison to bringing praise, honor and glory to God.
What is my attitude to praise? Do I give God the glory when other praise me?
What is praiseworthy in my life? Good character does not happen automatically or naturally. Neither does virtue or morals. All these things have a Source.
The question is, do I realize the Source and direct praise back to Him? It would've been very tempting for Solomon, if the Queen had not recognized the Source and praised the man instead, to merely accept the praise as his due, his ego inflated and God forgotten in the background.
When doing good, our calling is to not let our left hand know what our right hand is doing. Good must never be done for praise of man, because that will end up being your only reward. And what a vain and fleeing reward it is in comparison to bringing praise, honor and glory to God.
What is my attitude to praise? Do I give God the glory when other praise me?
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