Nie vir Roem Nie

About This Song

Nie vir Roem Nie was inspired by a friend’s testimony of a life changed by God and a devotional he shared from Daniel 12:2–3. The message contrasted the world’s invitation to shine like a diamond with God’s promise that the wise and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars for ever and ever. A changed life gave that encouragement a personal weight: the attention belonged to God’s grace, not to the person telling the story.

The Afrikaans lyric answers with a simple desire: not to become important, but to serve Jesus and help others see Him. Sharing bread, carrying burdens and staying beside someone in trouble give that desire a practical expression. The invitation is not merely to admire kindness, but to come to the cross and walk toward Christ together.

Daniel’s words are set in the hope of resurrection and the reality of judgment. The bridge therefore looks beyond passing recognition to the returning King and the faithfulness of God. Its confidence is in Christ, not in good deeds earning eternal life. The song’s prayer is for wisdom, humble service and a witness that makes the Saviour known.

Devotional

Not for Fame, but for Him

Read Daniel 12:2–3 and Matthew 5:16. The world often measures a life by how much attention it receives. Daniel points beyond that passing approval to resurrection, judgment and the lasting brightness of those who are wise and lead others to righteousness.

A testimony of a life changed by God is not an invitation to glorify the person. It gives thanks for His mercy and reminds us that our past need not have the final word. We can honour someone’s honest witness while directing our worship and ultimate hope to God alone.

The song brings this hope into ordinary life: share your bread, help carry a burden and remain beside someone in need. Then speak clearly and gently about the Jesus whose love moves you to serve. Kindness and Gospel witness belong together; neither should become a performance to win admiration.

Whom could you walk beside this week? Pray for that person, listen to their story, and ask God for an opportunity to share the good news of Christ’s death and resurrection. You do not have to be impressive to be faithful.

Our hope is not a reward we earn by leading enough people to faith. It rests in the Saviour who died and rose again. Because He is faithful, we can serve quietly now and trust Him with what lasts forever.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, make me wise and teach me to serve. Let my words and actions point to You. Keep me from seeking fame for myself, and give me courage to share Your Gospel with humility and love. My hope is in You alone. Amen.

Lirieke

[Short Acoustic Intro]

[Verse 1]
Die wêreld soek na goud,
Na glans wat gou vergaan.
Ek wil op Jesus bou;
Sy woord sal ewig staan.

Ek hoef nie groot te wees.
Ek wil net Jesus dien.
In alles wat ek doen,
Laat mense Jesus sien.

[Chorus]
Nie vir roem nie, maar vir Hom,
Vir die Koning wat weer kom.
Maak my wys en leer my dien,
Laat die mense Jesus sien.

Laat my ander na Hom lei,
Na die hoop wat ewig bly.
Ons sal soos die sterre skyn;
Sy lig sal nooit verdwyn.

[Brief Guitar Turnaround]

[Verse 2]
Ek deel my brood met jou.
Ek help jou met jou las.
Ek bly by jou in nood
En hou jou hand styf vas.

Ek wys jou na die kruis.
Sy liefde maak ons vry.
Kom loop die pad na Hom.
Kom loop die pad met my.

[Chorus]
Nie vir roem nie, maar vir Hom,
Vir die Koning wat weer kom.
Maak my wys en leer my dien,
Laat die mense Jesus sien.

Laat my ander na Hom lei,
Na die hoop wat ewig bly.
Ons sal soos die sterre skyn;
Sy lig sal nooit verdwyn.

[Bridge — Soft, Then Build]
My hoop is net in Hom.
Ek weet dat Hy weer kom.
Die graf sal my nie hou,
Want God bly altyd trou.

[Final Chorus — Full Band, Gentle Harmonies]
Nie vir roem nie, maar vir Hom,
Vir die Koning wat weer kom.
Maak my wys en leer my dien,
Laat die mense Jesus sien.

Laat my ander na Hom lei,
Na die hoop wat ewig bly.
Ons sal soos die sterre skyn;
Sy lig sal nooit verdwyn.

[Outro]
Nie vir roem nie, maar vir Hom,
Vir die Koning wat weer kom.

[Clean Ending]