Scripture readings: Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 106; John 5:31-47 It is always nice to hear words of praise. “Good job! Nice going! That was very nice!” It is good to say them as well. What then does Jesus mean when He says, “I do not accept human praise”?

Scripture readings: Isaiah 49:8-15; Psalm 145; John 5:17-30 We have phrases such as “like father, like son” and “like mother, like daughter.” Maybe we’ve even said, “I can’t believe it—I’ve become my mother/my father!” We are the children of our parents, but we expect to become independent and to chart our own course.