Avoiding Self-Praise
Read Galatians 6:1–3
“Self-praise,” says an ancient adage, “smells bad.” In other words, it stinks up the works.
God says He hates “haughty eyes” (Proverbs 6:17). He calls a proud heart “sin” (Proverbs 21:4). He says if praise is going to be directed your way, “Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth” (Proverbs 27:2). The apostle Paul, who had much to brag about, drove home the message with these words: