Gal 1:10, Acts 4:18-20, Jn 5:41,44 We must not preach to please people's hearts. We must preach only the gospel that pleases God, that is, that Jesus is the Christ. (1 Thess 2:4-6, Gal 1:10) 1 Thess 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. 5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: 6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. Gal 1:10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. Even when we preach the gospel, we must accurately proclaim that Jesus is the Christ, even if people do not want to hear it. (Acts 4:18-20) Acts 4:18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. Many people do not preach the gospel of God's glory, that is, that Jesus is the Christ, but only their own glory. (Jn 5:44) Jn 5:44 How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?
1 Thessalonians · Message 474
474. Not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts
Key Scripture · 1 Thess 2:4-6