Who gets the glory?

Listening to Patrick Mahomes interview following the Kansas City Chiefs win last night over Buffalo bills, and how he gave all glory to God before anything else came out of his mouth was refreshing to hear. We don’t often hear such words from celebrities and leaders.

Who gets the glory and praise when you’re doing well and your life is going great? When God answers prayer, will you boast in God’s grace and mercy or will you pat yourself on the back and declare to yourself and others,  “look what I’ve done. Look what I’ve accomplished?”

When others see how well you’re doing and compliment you, will you give God the glory through humility and thanksgiving, or will you allow pride and ego to take over and

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Proverbs 27:21 NLT
[21] Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but a person is tested by being praised.

https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.27.21.NLT

Proverbs 27:21 NKJV
[21] The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, And a man is valued by what others say of him.

https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.27.21.NKJV

Proverbs 27:21 ESV
[21]  The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and a man is tested by his praise.

https://bible.com/bible/59/pro.27.21.ESV

Proverbs 17:3
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the hearts. (Proverbs.17:3 nkjv)