Herod had been furious with the people of Tyre and Sidon for some time. They made a pact to approach him together, since their region depended on the king’s realm for its food supply. They persuaded Blastus, the king’s personal attendant, to join their cause, then appealed for an end to hostilities. On the scheduled day Herod dressed himself in royal attire, seated himself on the throne, and gave a speech to the people. Those assembled kept shouting, over and over, “This is a god’s voice, not the voice of a mere human!” Immediately an angel from the Lord struck Herod down, because he didn’t give the honor to God. He was eaten by worms and died. God’s word continued to grow and increase. Barnabas and Saul returned to Antioch from Jerusalem after completing their mission, bringing with them John, who was also known as Mark. (Acts 12:20-25, CEB)
This is an interesting story.
Herrod got dressed to the nines, and sat on a throne, and gave a speech.
Then the people started saying Herrod was a god. Now Herrod could have said, “I am not a god.” However, he did not.
It is important for us to recognize appropriate praise and to give the honor of praise not deserved to the one it should go to.
Do not puff yourself up or allow others to puff you up when it is not your place to be.
Live your fullest life and give credit where credit is do.
Loving People. Loving God.
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