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(KJV) 1 Thessalonians 2:4
But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
WE SPEAK NOT TRYING TO PLEASE MEN / 1 THESALONIANS 2:4
Every preacher of the gospel faces the temptation to please other people – trying to gain their acceptance, approval and honor (1 Thessalonians 2:6) – by preaching only what people want to hear and what will not offend them.
- Giving in to this temptation may take the form of tolerating sin, spiritual compromise and complacency in the congregation (Revelation 2:20: Revelation 3:15-16). It may also involve the use of flattering speech or entertainment-oriented ministry in order to increase attendance, promote financial giving, gain higher positions or receive honor from others (1 Thessalonians 2:4-6).
- If this occurs, a church may suffer irreparable damage to its integrity and ability to represent Christ to its community. For this reason, it is essential that one’s motive in preaching – or any kind of ministry or Christian service – should always be to please God and not to gain approval from other people (1 Corinthians 4:5; Galatians 1:9; Galatians 1:10; Luke 1:17; 2 Timothy 4:3-4).
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WE SPEAK NOT TRYING TO PLEASE MEN / 1 THESALONIANS 2:4
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Every preacher of the gospel faces the temptation to please other people - trying to gain their acceptance, approval and honor (1 Thessalonians 2:6) - by preaching only what people want to hear and what will not offend them.
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Margarita Crews
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Guided By Grace
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