Who are we trying to promote in our lives, us or God? In this episode, Emma Dotter points out man’s tendency to lean toward temporary gratification in seeking praise, but that those who choose to be rooted deep in the house of God shine for Christ, not themselves. As believers, we are ambassadors for Christ and witnesses to all people, and we are left with the choice whether to glorify Him and trust in His steadfast love and power in our lives. 
 
 Additional Scripture mentioned in the episode:
 Isaiah 7:9, “…If you are not firm in faith, you will not be firm at all.”
 Philippians 4:11, “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.”
 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, “But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere…”
 
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