"Now when the people saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices, saying in the Lycaonian language, 'The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!'....But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this, they tore their clothes and ran in among the multitude crying out and saying, 'Men, why are you doing these things? We are men with the same nature as you....' "
Acts 14:10, 14-15a
There is a tendency in human nature to elevate celebrities into gods, and forget that they are human just like us. They have no greater value than anyone else. They go through the same doubts, fears, and challenges as I do. Their opinions are worth no more than mine. Celebrity status does not make a person more than a mortal human. President Obama goes to the bathroom just like I do. With God, there are no differences. The custodian is just as important as the preacher. This does not mean that we should not show respect and honor. But let's get over our practice of putting people on a pedestal. Instead, let's give the glory to God.
Today's Thought: With God, there are no celebrities; we are all just human.
Have a "human" day. Love you.
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