The temptation of people pleasing is so difficult. No one wants to deal with rejection. But even Jesus had to deal with it. Even early in his ministry, people rejected his message at times.
We need to remember that it is more important to please God than people. in Galations 1:10TPT, Paul says, “I’m obviously not trying to flatter you or water down my message to be popular with men, but my supreme passion is to please God. For if all I attempt to do is please people, I would fail to be a true servant of Christ.
We must stay focused and keep doing good. It is important to take time away from others (as Jesus did) and spend time with God, listening intently to him. We need to recharge!
“ Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
Thought Question
How do you deal with the temptation of people pleasing?