SEEKING PRAISE & APPROVAL FROM OTHERS
Dr. Stephen Phinney & Jonnie T.
When indwelt believers seek praise and approval from others rather than from God and Yeshua, they risk shifting their focus from spiritual dependence to worldly validation.
The pursuit of human approval can lead to compromise, where faith becomes more about external recognition than genuine devotion. This can breed pride, insecurity, and even deception, as believers tailor their actions to impress others rather than walk in obedience to God’s will. Over time, reliance on earthly affirmation can weaken spiritual discernment, making it harder to distinguish between God’s truth and fleeting human opinions.
Jesus Himself warned against seeking the approval of man over the approval of God, emphasizing that true reward comes from the Father. The greatest danger is that misplaced validation can lead believers to distance themselves from authentic faith, replacing worship with performance rather than heartfelt surrender.
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