Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will serve before kings;
he will not serve before obscure men.
Proverbs 22:29
I always thought "standing before kings" would be a good thing and it is. However, the movie Chariots of Fire brought forth a different slant on this proverb for me. Eric Liddell was a very skilled runner, but I am sure he did not enjoy standing before the crowned prince of England. The prince was encouraging Eric to run on Sunday in the Olympics. This task Liddell would not do and had to say no. This standing before kings may be an honor, but it may be that you will have to honor God before the princes of this world and only receive honor from God in eternity.
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