TSK · 2 Corinthians 10:18

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

But I know you, that you don't have God's love in yourselves.

"Men of Israel, hear these words! Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved by God to you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him in the midst of you, even as you yourselves know,

For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each man will get his praise from God.

Are we beginning again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as do some, letters of commendation to you or from you?

but in everything commending ourselves, as servants of God, in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,

Now I pray to God that you do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is honorable, though we are as reprobate.

that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ--