What does the Bible say about pleasing god rather than people?
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The Bible teaches that believers are to seek God’s approval above human praise, trusting and obeying Him even when people disapprove. Paul asks in Galatians 1:10 whether he is seeking to please man or God, and 1 Thessalonians 2:4 says God tests the heart. Fear of people is a snare, but trust in the Lord brings safety (Proverbs 29:25). Jesus warns against loving human glory more than God’s glory (John 12:43; John 5:44). Therefore Christians offer themselves to God in renewed-minded worship (Romans 12:1-2), work wholeheartedly for Him (Colossians 3:23), and obey God rather than men when the two conflict (Acts 5:29).
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- Galatians 1:10 10 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:4 5 votes
- John 12:43 5 votes
- Proverbs 29:25 4 votes
- Colossians 3:23 4 votes
- Acts 5:29 4 votes
- Isaiah 2:22 3 votes
- Proverbs 16:7 2 votes
- John 5:44 2 votes
- Romans 12:1-2 2 votes
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