The Praise of Men

Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. John 12:42,43

"Those who desire words of praise and flattery, and feed upon them as a sweet morsel, are Christians in name only." Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing p.80 E.G.W.