#john 12:43

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for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.

(John 12:43, ESV)

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John 12:43 (NKJV) - for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

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JOHN S.O.A.P. ~ CHAPTER 12

Tuesday, 12/16/25

SCRIPTURE:

They believed, but they loved human praise more than God’s glory. ~ John 12:43

OBSERVATION:

What about fearing human ridicule more than God's glory?

That, too, makes it all about me first...

...puts me on display...

...and not Jesus...

...not God's glory...

That makes me the "single seed" in verse 24 - not bearing the "much fruit" promised through surrendering - dying - to self and selfishness, and living in and through Him...

...that allows my acts of service to become like Mary's anointing His feet in verse 3 - 

...becoming an "aroma of...perfume" that can fill a room - 

...or a life?

Acts of service for Him... 

APPLICATION:

Love God's glory...

Die to selfishness...

Live as a perfume of service...

PRAYER:

"Father, glorify Your name!" ~ John 12:28

For Him... for you... for yours...

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Today's Word With Joel and Victoria Osteen - The Only Praise That Matters

Today’s Word With Joel and Victoria Osteen – The Only Praise That Matters

Today’s Scripture John 12:43, NIV …for they loved human praise more than praise from God. Today’s Word Jesus talks about those who love the praise of people more than the praise of God. One of the tests we all have to pass is when someone whom we respect or like wants us to go one direction, yet we know in our hearts we should take another path. We want their approval, but if we are to…

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John 12:43 (NLT) - For they loved human praise more than the praise of God.