Let’s get something straight — God never asked any of us to preach for praise or prophesy for clout. He called us to do it out of love. And I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if the goal of your ministry is to get followers, likes, or applause, you’re not working for God. You’re working for your own image.When I read Genesis 11:4 — “Then they said, ‘Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves’” — it hits me every time. That verse isn’t just about ancient people stacking bricks. It’s about the same pride and ego we see today. Those people wanted to make a name for themselves instead of glorifying God, and that’s exactly what a lot of folks are doing now. Building platforms. Building audiences. Building towers. But none of it’s built on obedience.The Tower of Babel wasn’t destroyed because they built too high; it was destroyed because they built for the wrong reason. They had unity, but their unity was rooted in pride, not purpose. God saw it and said, “This isn’t for Me — this is for them.” So He confused their language and scattered them. That’s what happens when your work stops being about God — confusion sets in, and the unity falls apart.I’ve seen people get up and “preach” like they’re performing. They shout for the cameras, not the kingdom. They want the crowd to shout their name instead of shouting Hallelujah. And listen, I’m not judging — I’ve been there before. I’ve had moments where I had to check myself and ask, “Am I doing this because I love God, or because I love the attention?”That’s when the Holy Spirit reminds me that God doesn’t bless ego, He blesses obedience. You can sound anointed, but if your heart isn’t right, God won’t recognize it. Matthew 7:22 says it plain: “Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name?’” And Jesus will say, “I never knew you.” You can do all the preaching, singing, and posting in the world, but if you’re doing it for your own glory, God isn’t in it.