The Glory of Man v. The Glory of God (The Glory Tussle(Debate)*
(Man’s Glory v. God’s Glory)* John 12:42-43 _ Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; *for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God._ A precursor to this message had these pointers- *Is there even a Debate?…. *Is there even a tussle?… *Do they Clash?…. *Why Should it be Discussed?… *Ain’t we afraid even?…. *What’s IN IT then??…. I am sure these and more were your thoughts the moment i raised this topic. Who am I?…..Who am I to rival this BIG GOD ?….The one who made and created me?….Eeeeii *Beloved, as quickly and innocently as we are, to raise those hands, I am here to tell you WE DO….WE CLASH with HIM at all times?….The Tussle is ongoing as we speak.* So Yes…..Unconsciously, Unwittingly, and Unknowingly we compete with God with his Glory not with our lips but in our hearts and with our continuous deeds. ...