There Are Some Who Trouble You

I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.

For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.

Galatians 1:6-10

Peer pressure is part of everyday life. Sometimes we base our decisions on what other people will think or say rather than our convictions and on what will please God. We’re worried that we’ll be judged or made fun of.

Despite the pressure, Paul was very clear about whom he served – Christ. God’s approval mattered most, not man’s. He made it his goal not to win the approval of people, but of God.

Similarly, we are Christ’s servants. We serve God whether people honor or despise us, whether they slander or praise us.

Keep following Jesus.

Our Daily Bread – November 20, 2015