Today in John 12:36-50 we receive one of the greatest, and most painful  indictments against man revealed in verse 43, "For they loved the praise  of men more than the praise of God." Such a harsh truth that is  revealed about those who were supposed to be closest to God due to their  vocation! As Romans 1:21 the Scripture says, "Because that, when they  KNEW God, they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful; but  became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was  darkened." Such a frightening reality comes over us today in these  sections of John 12 because of the related prophecies John revealed in  connection with the disbelief of the people, such as Isaiah 53:1, "Who  has believed our report and to who is the arm of the LORD revealed?",  and Isaiah 42:19-20! There is much today we must come to face in our own  hearts and I would urge you not to hastily pass by this without  consideration, for the end of our chapter today reveals the reality of  the judgment we shall face, and the Judge who shall meet out that  justice is Jesus, the Word signifying His authority! You may want to get  prepared to meet Him, and Soon! God bless