28/04/2026
The Key Devotional
Tuesday | April 28 | 2026
THINK ON THESE: PRAISE WORTHY
Philippians 4:8 KJV
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Everybody likes to be praised when he/she does a good thing or achieves a milestone. No matter how humble a person is, he will appreciate a token of gratitude or commendation when he does something right. As much as this may not be wrong (especially when there is no element of pride involved), the truth is that whether you get praise or commendation for what you do, God wants you to think about things that are praiseworthy and practice them, because he looks at the heart and not the physical expression. Your actions should therefore not be based on whether you will be commended or not, but because you have a mindset of doing things that are praiseworthy.
Praiseworthy things involve qualities like truth, honor, justice, purity, and love, alongside actions such as serving others, showing integrity, finding beauty, and being grateful, all of which build character and positive relationships. To live a praiseworthy life, you cultivate these virtues by focusing your thoughts on noble things, practicing gratitude, serving with generosity, seeking integrity, and aligning your actions with Godly values, striving for excellence in your conduct and interactions. When you do these, you will always enjoy the results of an excellent life, irrespective of whether you are commended by men or not.
God always commends a life that is dedicated to pleasing Him.
Matthew 6:2-6, KJV
2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. 5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. May God honor you for all the praiseworthy things you have done that no man commended you for. Seek to be seen by God and not men!.
Daily Task
List three ways you can live a praiseworthy life.
Prayers
1. Father, help my thoughts and actions to be praiseworthy.
2. I receive grace to be committed to you in all ways.