What drives a yearning in people to desire attention and validation from those who are perceived as powerful or influential?
It is not unusual for a person to believe, that engaging with a person of wealth or fame, may in some way uplift their own social standing and provide access to new opportunities. It is important to approach such interactions with humility and a genuine desire for connection rather than solely seeking personal gain.
A person of influence can easily receive an abundance of attention and validation from those seeking their acknowledgement with the smallest actions, as typing a single dot on a social media feed. Those seeking their attention will use many words for the opportunity.
(Matthew 6:1-4) Teaches us that when giving to others, it should be done in secret and not for the purpose of receiving recognition or praise from others. Instead, the focus should be on giving with a pure heart and with the intention of pleasing God.
(Proverbs 27:2) Warns us against boasting about ourselves, as it is ultimately up to others to praise you.
The Powerful Validation of God is essential for our spiritual growth and well-being. It is by HIS love and acceptance that we find true fulfillment and purpose in life. As we live according to HIS will, we can trust in HIS guidance and provision, knowing that HE is always with us and for us. May we never forget the value of HIS validation and the transformative impact it can have on our lives.
Matthew 6:1-4
New International Version
Giving to the Needy
6 “ “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
Matthew 6:1-4
King James Version
6 “Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.”
Matthew 6:1-4
Living Bible
6 “ “Take care! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired, for then you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. 2 When you give a gift to a beggar, don’t shout about it as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you in all earnestness, they have received all the reward they will ever get. 3 But when you do a kindness to someone, do it secretly—don’t tell your left hand what your right hand is doing. 4 And your Father, who knows all secrets, will reward you.”
Proverbs 27:2
New International Version
2 “Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips.”
Proverbs 27:2
King James Version
2 “Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.”
Proverbs 27:2
Living Bible
2 “Don’t praise yourself; let others do it!”