Galatians 1:10 ” Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying yo please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

It takes true courage and conviction to seek God’s approval above social honor and recognition. In II Corinthians 10:18, the Apostle Paul refused to take part in the “bragging contest” of self-promotion and self-commendation, and instead insisted that God’s approval, not man’s was the most important. That’s because when we try to please men, it’s easy to compromise and dilute the Gospel Message. Elsewhere, in I Thessalonians 2:4-6, Paul again admonishes the Church that their motive needs to be pure…with God’s approval being the foundation of their ministry, not man’s applause. For when we realize God’s approval is louder than people’s applause, we will stop seeking their validation for a “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

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A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ. View all posts by kezha1