by David Long
"Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God" (John 12:42-43). What is the praise of God? It's obeying God and having his approval (Matt. 25:21). In the case of the chief rulers it was not only believing on Jesus but confessing Jesus which meant they would have to follow Him but that would mean being rejected by their peers. Which do you want: the praise of men or the praise of God? If you want the praise of God then you gonna have to obey Jesus (Heb. 5:8-9). Remember this: the praise of men won't get you to heaven.
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