Colossians 2:23. "Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh." WILL WORSHIP. It may look good; it may appeal, but stop before you act. Not everything people say is good just because it does attract. Truth is a fundamental principle when it comes to the worship of God.
Will-worship is a form of egotism that only appears to men to be good.
A show of wisdom is only just that; it is words without the deeds. It has all the answers before it knows the problems; in no way does it meet our needs. In time it becomes offensive because one seems to be a "know-it-all." But they are never around when there comes an urgent call.
Some people are truly humble, and to those we do take note - Because what they are and what they do is consistently both. False humility is a stretch; those who have that are trying to make an impression. The objective of that seems to be, to gain from others some kind of concession.
There are also those who seem to glory in all their pain and suffering. Instead of attending to their health, they are forever furthering The impression that it is for God they suffer and want others to compare The pain they have with the wellness of others, trying to show who really cares.
The Holy Spirit can discern what is will-worship and what is real. He also knows why there is sickness; who to leave sick and who to heal. Real wisdom and real humility do not need a disguise. Those things that are false or are only for show, His wisdom does apprise.
Our flesh is sometimes deceived but we can guard against that. When we apply the principles of kingdom living instead of worshiping at What some perceive to be important and that everyone else should do. Just do what you know is according to God's Word; don't let will worship stumble you.
"I thank Thee, Father, for the sincerity of worship I heard and saw in others yesterday. Keep the saints I pray, in the position where they will always submit to the preeminence of the Lord Jesus Christ. In His name, Amen."