Proverbs 25:27
“It is not good to eat much honey; Nor is it glorious to search out one’s own glory.”
The book of Proverbs is a collection of ancient wisdom sayings, often attributed to King Solomon, offering practical advice for living a good and discerning life. This particular proverb comes from a section likely compiled by the scribes of King Hezekiah, focused on the wise use of speech and self-perception.
What might be driving our persistent 'searching out' of recognition, and how does this proverb invite us to examine that motivation?