Praise

Andrew's lack of enthusiasm led to his failure to encourage others judiciously, stemming from his distaste for flattery and insincerity. 139:1.10

Jesus uninfluenced by praise, always living independent of human beings. 141:7.12

Seek only what honestly belongs to you and avoid seeking unearned recognition or undeserved sympathy while preaching truth and proclaiming the gospel. 156:5.19

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Freely receive, freely give and love 156:5.19 — Mt 10:8b.

See also

• flattery
• recognition
• worship

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