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Well-Placed Praise

In the Word

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them (Proverbs 28:4).

Of the Word

Our culture invites us to admire people who pay no attention to God’s will. If the person is rich enough or famous enough, we’re supposed to stand back and soak up the glamour of it all. In doing so, however, we’re taking our eyes off God and the truly admirable people who, led by His Spirit, follow Him.

Reflect for a moment on someone you truly admire. For what reasons do you admire this person? If the reasons smack of worldly values, now is the time to refocus in light of what God says about beauty: Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised (Proverbs 31:30). About power: “… My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9a). About wealth: “… seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33).

Do you know someone who lives by His Word? Now there’s someone worthy of your admiration!

Walking with my Lord

Lord, let me honor those whose godly lives proclaim
A humble, faithful heart that knows and loves Your name.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.


Mustard Seed: Living in Praise. Author: Patricia Mitchell. 31/32 ©2007 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org

Scripture quotations are taken from THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

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