How do we know that seeking approval from others is detrimental?

Seeking approval often leads to a cycle where praise inflates our pride, and criticism diminishes our self-worth. Proverbs 29:25 reminds us that the fear of man brings a snare, indicating the dangers of allowing others’ opinions to dictate our sense of value. Spurgeon emphasizes that when we rely on human admiration, we divert our attention from our ultimate purpose of glorifying God. We must remember that our worth is grounded in our identity in Christ, not in public perception, as found in Ephesians 2:10.