2 Corinthians 10:18

The one truly approved is not the self-commending person but the one whom the Lord commends. God's verdict, not self-praise, is what counts.

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• Prov 21:2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts.
• Luke 16:15He 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.
• Rom 2:29but he is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit not in the letter; whose praise is not from men, but from God.
• 1 Cor 4:5Therefore 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.
• 2 Cor 10:12For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves. But they themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding.
• John 12:43for they loved men’s praise more than God’s praise.
• Luke 18:10–14“Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.
• John 5:42–44But I know you, that you don’t have God’s love in yourselves.
• Rom 14:18For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.
• Prov 27:2Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.
• 2 Cor 13:7Now 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.
• 1 Pet 1:7that 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 —
• Matt 25:20–23He who received the five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents. Behold, I have gained another five talents besides them.’
• 2 Cor 6:4but in everything commending ourselves, as servants of God, in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,
• Rom 16:10Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.
• 2 Cor 5:12For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance, and not in heart.
• 1 Cor 11:19For there also must be factions among you, that those who are approved may be revealed among you.
• Acts 2:22“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 among you, even as you yourselves know,
• 2 Cor 3:1Are we beginning again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as do some, letters of commendation to you or from you?
• 2 Tim 2:15Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

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