People-Pleasing Is a Dead End

When we talk about "people-pleasers" we often think of weak, doormat types. But people-pleasing is a subtle problem for most of us. 

When I say people-pleasing, I'm not talking about being kind and gracious to others. That's a good thing.

I'm talking about feeling insecure if others don't approve of us, especially in regard to our faith in Christ.

Sometimes people unsubscribe from Bible Love Notes because they don't like something I've written. I could avoid this if I only wrote things people wanted to hear. But God's Word gives us a full picture of truth, not just the easy parts. And if it's in God's Word, that means you and I need it. We need to be challenged and corrected as well as encouraged and comforted.

In our present culture, many Christian beliefs are unpopular. It can make us feel insecure if we don't focus on our Savior. But when we put His desires at the top of our list, we can rest secure in His love no matter what others say or do.

I'm learning to deal with my insecurities by reminding myself of Colossians 3:23-24: "Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ."  

I encourage you to memorize Colossians 3:23 and recite it to yourself whenever you are tempted to please man instead of God!

Would you like to do a very short Bible study on this devotion with full text of the Scripture verses? Check it out HERE.

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