Seeking approval from God is a fundamental aspect of the Christian life, as believers strive to please Him above all else. In Galatians, the apostle Paul emphasizes that his aim is to serve Christ, not to gain human approval. The Psalms remind us that our trust should be in God, who is our helper and deliverer, as expressed in Psalms 118. Similarly, John's Gospel notes that loving praise from God is greater than human approval, while 1 Thessalonians and 2 Timothy encourage believers to seek God's approval by living faithfully and handling Scripture accurately.
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Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
“Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
But I said, “I have labored in vain, I have spent My strength in futility and vanity; yet My vindication is with the LORD, and My reward is with My God.”
The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”