Elder Sophrony of Essex: Jesus Christ, being meek and humble in heart, never sought out desired praise from others...

Jesus Christ, being meek and humble in heart, never sought out desired praise from others. 

So too we should never boast or pride ourselves on anything at all, or seek praise from others. 

For instance, if you do good to others, if you give alms, if you live more piously than others, or if you are more intelligent than your fellows, do not be proud of it either before men or to yourself, because all that you have that is good and praiseworthy is not yours but the gift of God only sins and weaknesses are your own, and all the rest is God’s.

Elder Sophrony of Essex