Praise is intoxicating.

Praise is intoxicating.  You have to be careful with praise because it can run you into walls, throw you off cliffs and leave you in the quick sand with a smile on your face.  Praise can be inappropriate and at times, dysfunctional.  You can see it in the eyes of faithful fans.  They float in on cloud nine and live in a fantasy world.  They praise their idol more than they acknowledge their own family.  No one is rated higher and even God has to take a back seat.  You have to understand that praise is passable.  You take it and pass it own to God.  He is the only one who can really handle it.  He truly is the only one who deserves it.  For most people, Praise makes them think that they are right, and that may not be true.  Praise can be given you because it makes you softer and easier to deal with.  Real Praisers know that if they praise you for walking on the tightrope, you'll do it.  You'll only notice that they are laughing when your on your way down.