Pleasing God is seen in a transformed DAILY walk. Not only on "religious days" but daily. Our priority is not popularity—but pleasing God in all things.

TOPIC: *PLEASING GOD, NOT PEOPLE*

CIC67: *CELEBRITY IN CHRIST EPISODE 67.*

In this present Dispensation of Grace, believers are not called to seek the approval of men, but to please God through Christ, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

📖 *Galatians 1:10* states: "Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ." ”

📖 *1 Thessalonians 2:4* states that believers are approved by God and entrusted with the gospel, making it their duty to speak to please God, who tests hearts, rather than pleasing people.

The truth is, you cannot be filled with God if you are already full of everything else.
Today, choose to let go.

*Let go of what distracts you.*

*Let go of what pulls you away from Him.*

*Let go of what cannot follow you into eternity.*

Because what God offers is far greater than anything this world can give.

✨ Be emptied of the temporary…
🙏 And be filled with the eternal.

“Do not love the world or anything in the world… For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.”
— 1 John 2:15

*The danger today is people-pleasing Christianity—compromising truth to gain acceptance.* But the calling of the Body of Christ is clear: *PLEASE GOD FIRST.* Here's How:

*1️⃣ PRIORITY OF GOD’S PLEASURE*
(Colossians 1:10 KJV)

🔹 Subpoints:
Walk Worthy – Pleasing God (Col. 1:10)
Will of God – Not man (Eph. 5:17)
Worship in Truth – Not tradition (Phil. 3:3)
Wholehearted Devotion – Unto the Lord (Col. 3:23)

Explanation:
Our priority is not popularity—but pleasing God in all things.

*2️⃣ PERIL OF PEOPLE-PLEASING*
(Galatians 1:10 KJV)

🔹 Subpoints:
Compromised Message – Fear of man (Prov. 29:25)
Corrupted Gospel – Another gospel (Gal. 1:6–7)
Carnal Motives – Seeking approval (John 12:43)
Costly Consequences – Lose reward (2 Tim. 2:5)

Explanation:
People-pleasing leads to compromise and corruption of truth.

*3️⃣ PATTERN OF PAUL’S MINISTRY*
(1 Thessalonians 2:4 KJV)

🔹 Subpoints:
Faithful Stewardship – Entrusted gospel (1 Cor. 4:1–2)
Fearless Preaching – Boldness (Eph. 6:19–20)
Focused Message – Christ crucified (1 Cor. 1:23)
Firm Stand – No compromise (Gal. 2:5)

Explanation:
Paul is our pattern in this dispensation—preach truth, not popularity.

*4️⃣ POWER OF GOD’S APPROVAL*
(2 Corinthians 10:18 KJV)

🔹 Subpoints:
Commended by God – Not self (2 Cor. 10:18)
Confidence in Christ – Not flesh (Phil. 3:3)
Crowned Faithfulness – Rewards (2 Tim. 4:8)
Content in Calling – Serve God (Phil. 4:11)

Explanation:
True success is not applause—but God’s approval.

*5️⃣ PRACTICE OF HOLY LIVING*
(1 Thessalonians 4:1 KJV)

🔹 Subpoints:
Sanctified Walk – Please God (1 Thess. 4:1)
Separated Life – From worldliness (Rom. 12:2)
Spirit-led Living – Not flesh (Gal. 5:16)
Sincere Obedience – From the heart (Rom. 6:17)

Explanation:
Pleasing God is seen in a transformed daily walk.

*6️⃣ PRESSURE FROM THE WORLD*
(Romans 12:2 KJV)

🔹 Subpoints:
Conformity Pressure – World system (Rom. 12:2)
Cultural Compromise – Blending truth (Col. 2:8)
Crowd Influence – Majority pressure (Exod. 23:2)
Counterfeit Christianity – Form without power (2 Tim. 3:5)

Explanation:
The world pressures us to conform—but we are called to stand transformed.

*7️⃣ PURPOSE IN CHRIST ALONE*
(2 Corinthians 5:9 KJV)

🔹 Subpoints:
Aim to Please Him – Life goal (2 Cor. 5:9)
Accountability Coming – Judgment seat (2 Cor. 5:10)
Ambassadorship – Represent Christ (2 Cor. 5:20)
Abiding in Truth – Stand firm (Phil. 1:27)

Explanation:
Our ultimate purpose is not fame—but faithfulness to Christ.

*CONCLUSION*

👉 Pleasing people leads to compromise
👉 Pleasing God leads to reward

*In the Body of Christ:*
We live before God’s eyes.
We serve for God’s glory.
We stand on God’s truth
💯

Choose approval from heaven over applause from men.

*CALL TO ACTION*

Choose God over people – Stand firm (Acts 5:29)
Commit to truth – Rightly divide (2 Tim. 2:15)
Carry your testimony – Shine light (Phil. 2:15)
Continue in grace – Stay faithful (Acts 13:43)

*FINAL THOUGHTS*

1️⃣ God’s approval is greater than man’s applause 🙌
2️⃣ Truth must be preached, not softened 🔥
3️⃣ Grace teaches us to live godly ✝️
4️⃣ The world pressures—but Christ empowers 💪
5️⃣ Faithfulness matters more than fame 🎯
6️⃣ The Judgment Seat will reveal all 👑
7️⃣ Live to hear: “Well done! My good and faithful servant ” 🙏🔥

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