
Approval
Scripture Reading John 3:16
I. The power of people in a person’s life. (1 Sam. 10:20-27)
A. Saul’s gifts were overcome by his insecurities.
B. The people’s rejection of Saul drove him to people please.
C. Saul cared more about the people’s opinion than God’s.
(1 Sam. 15:24)
*The disease to please is a form of addiction.
II. Three problems people pleasers face
A. Obsession over what others think.
B. Overly sensitive to criticism.
C. Avoid conflicts by saying yes. (Proverbs 29:25)
*People pleasing is idolatry. (John 12:42-43)
III. God’s approval sets people free from the disease to please.
Take Away:
It’s impossible to please everyone, so it’s important to know you’re already pleasing to the only One who counts.
Next Steps:
__Commit to watch again next Sunday
__Commit to memorize 1 Thessalonians 2:4
__Commit to start the You Version Bible App devotion, “Who I am In
Christ”
__Commit to pass on God’s love to another