Elijah humbled himself until he was in a condition where he would not take the glory to himself. This is the condition upon which the Lord hears prayer, for then we shall give the praise to Him. The custom of offering praise to men is one that results in great evil. One praises another, and thus men are led to feel that glory and honor belong to them. When you exalt man, you lay a snare for his soul, and do just as Satan would have you. You should praise God with all your heart, soul, might, mind, and strength; for God alone is worthy to be glorified (The Review and Herald, March 27, 1913).{2BC 1035.1}

Elias ydmygede sig selv, indtil han var i en tilstand hvor han ikke selv kunne tage æren. Dette er den situation hvor Herren hører bøn, for så skal vi prise Ham. Vanen at rose mennesker, er en af resultaterne af at gøre meget ondt. Når den ene roser den anden, forledes mennesker til at føle at ære og herlighed tilhører ham. Når du ophøjer mennesker, lægger du en snare for hans sjæl, og gør præcis som Satan vil have dig til. Du bør rose gud med hele dit hjerte, sjæl, kraft, sind og styrke; for Gud alene er værdig at blive forherliget (RH 27. marts, 1913).