Wednesday 1 March 2023

ARE YOU A PEOPLE PLEASER?

 



A people-pleaser is someone who finds it hard to say no to others and earnestly tries to please them. Someone who cares a lot about whether other people like them and feels good to be liked by others. People-pleasers appear to be selfless, kind, and generous. They strive to please everyone because oftentimes they are trying to appease themselves.

Jesus Christ loved, served, healed, and gave all of Himself to save people from their sin, but He was also not afraid to say what needed to be said, even when people got angry. He rebuked religious people in public for their hypocrisy and their lack of faith (Matthew 23). He lived to glorify, obey, and please the Father.

And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

John 8:29 KJV

 

The apostles told the truth and obeyed God, rather than acting on the opinions and expectations of others, they were not afraid to tell the truth to the people.

 

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

Acts 4:19,20 KJV

 

The gospel of Jesus Christ, is the only gospel. The Bible says if anyone preach any other gospel unto you let him be accursed. The apostle Paul did not please men but rather served and lived for Christ.

 

As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

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.

Galatians 1:9,10 KJV

 

People-pleasing is sin. People commit idolatry when they create a god in their minds to suit themselves by seeking approval from human beings rather than seeking God. When we meditate on God’s word, we will overcome any temptations of sin.

Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Exodus 20:3 KJV

 

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Philippians 4:8 KJV

 

Even in Jesus' time, some people believed His message but refused to follow Him because they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. People-pleasing can lead to separation from God.

Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. John 12:42,43 KJV

 

We must find motivation by reading and meditating on the word of God, which tells us that everything we do is for the glory of God.

Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

1 Timothy 4:13 KJV

 

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31 KJV

 

Our goal is to please God and be led by the Holy Spirit to live in order to honour and please His name, not to please others or ourselves. 

 

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Colossians 1:10 KJV

 

You either saved or unsaved. Jesus judged the people due to their sin. You cannot bribe the Lord of the Universe. If there’s a sin in your life and you don’t deal with it, He will deal with you. If you lied, you’re a liar. If you steal, you’re a thief. If you take God’s name in vain, you’re a blasphemer. If you hate someone, you’re a murderer at heart. He will judge your heart and your thoughts.

 

For there is no respect of persons with God.

Romans 2:11 KJV

 

So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

Romans 14:12 KJV

 

You can be set free from the bonds of sin and people-pleasing when you repent, believe, and trust alone in Jesus Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. His precious blood will cleanse you from all sin. You will be filled with the Holy Spirit, born-again, with a new heart and desire to serve God and please Him. Please read the Holy Bible daily and ask God to reveal Himself to you through His holy words and help you obey what you read.

Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:8 KJV

 

Blessings in Christ,

David & Gay

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