Paul's commitment to God's approval is a theme echoed in 1 Thessalonians 2:4, where he states that he speaks not to please men, but God who tests hearts. Or am I striving to please men? This phrase underscores the potential conflict between pleasing people and serving God.

For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not …

2024年10月29日 · In Galatians 1:10, Paul speaks boldly about his allegiance: he seeks to please God, not man. For a follower of Christ, the temptation to earn the approval of others can be strong, especially in a culture that often opposes the ways of God.

2013年8月5日 · It is important that we make it a TOP priority to please God rather than men. Pleasing God is mandatory. Pleasing other people is optional. Pleasing God is the supreme service we can do. Pleasing others is secondary. “When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him” (Proverbs 16:7).

For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is ...

2024年12月20日 · It’s natural to want acceptance from those around you, but the Bible reminds us that our ultimate goal is to please God, not man. By focusing on God’s will, you align yourself with His purpose and experience a deeper sense of peace and fulfillment. Throughout Scripture, you’ll find verses that encourage you to prioritize God’s approval ...

10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10 ESV) Who’s approval do you seek? We often spend our days trying to please those we work with or work for. We do so for our family and possibly friends.

Galatians 1:10 - For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. 1 Thessalonians 2:4 - But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

2024年12月26日 · One of the ways we can please God is by offering Him heartfelt praise and thanksgiving. When our hearts overflow with gratitude, we acknowledge His goodness and faithfulness, and our worship becomes a pleasing aroma unto Him.

But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he …