Friday 2 August, 2013

1 Comment/in /by

Paul is playing to an audience of one, though there may be many in the crowd. He is sure that it is only the approval of His Lord that matters. Paul says this in a context where the Church is putting heavy emphasis on the credentials and personalities of mere men. Comparisons of who was the best travelling preacher, teacher, miracle work were rife amongst the Corinthian church, and Paul was receiving less then flattering revues from some of these church members.

As I consider Paul’s comments I am struck with how such an attitude simplifies life dramatically. Yet I also see what it means for my approval seeking tendencies. They are vain, because ultimately God is telling me, human approval means nothing.

Lord, you give me all the approval I need and way more than I deserve. I love you God, for you love me.

Written by Andrew Mellor

1 (reply)
  1. David Newton says:

    WOW- The need for approval from people. It is such a simple trap, but it is so easy to fall into if we are not regularly reminded to be on guard! Thanks Andrew

[comments section is closed]