Who are you trying to impress?

"For am I now seeking the favor 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 bond-servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10

Paul writes about the tendency certain believers have had to teach a "truth" contrary to the Gospel, or in conflict with it in order to please other men who, for whatever reason, do not accept the Gospel as it is. He recognizes that, if he were to do this, he would be seeking to please men, and no longer God.

Though I don't attempt to teach any "truth" contrary to the Word of God, I far too often seek to please men in other ways. Out of fear of offending or angering someone, I keep my mouth shut about Christ in social gatherings. Seeking acceptance from people, I often allow the flames of raw faith to be watered down and fizzled out in my own life. I don't want to be like this; I want to seek to please and be favored by God alone! He already favors me, but is He always pleased with my actions and decisions? Not so much these days, I'll bet...

Jesus, I love You. And I want to show You this by seeking to please, obey, trust, serve You rather than indulging in the approval and favor of men. Please help me to be Your bond-servant, not one of the world. I need You! Your boldness, Your unabashedness, Your commitment...Help me. I love You.