“How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?”
-Jesus (John 5:44)
The implied answer is: You can’t. Your belief—in the testimony of Jesus at least—is suspect. But you do believe in something, or in someone. Who you believe in is shown by who you seek and accept glory from. Of course, “glory” is a rather religious word. It’s all too easy to over-spiritualize our way out of this one. It’s harder to evade when we try on some under-spiritualized words:
How can you believe since you accept importance from one another but do not seek the honor that comes from the only God?
How can you believe since you accept celebrity from one another but do not seek the standing that comes from the only God?
How can you believe since you accept celebration from one another but do not seek the credit that comes from the only God?
How can you believe since you accept fame from one another but do not seek the dignity that comes from the only God?
How can you believe since you accept attention from one another but do not seek the esteem that comes from the only God?
How can you believe since you accept prestige from one another but do not seek the reputation that comes from the only God?
How can you believe since you accept prominence from one another but do not seek the greatness that comes from the only God?
