Daily Devotions: Pleasing to God - September 13, 2024

Galatians 1:10 (NLT) – “Obviously, I am not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall uses the bold example of the Apostle Paul in Galatians to challenge the survey-driven, people-pleasing mentality that often dominates modern churches and leadership. He discusses the temptation for pastors and connect group leaders to focus on winning the approval of people rather than standing as faithful servants of Christ.   Pastor Sumrall explains that trying to please people is a frustrating and futile effort because human opinions are fickle and constantly changing. In contrast, pleasing a holy God is simple: it requires straightforward obedience to His Word. When we make pleasing God our primary goal, we are liberated from human expectations and empowered to speak and act in a way that truly transforms lives. ---- Don’t forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated. Pastor David Sumrall and Sister Beverley Sumrall serve as the undershepherds of Cathedral of Praise—a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches worldwide. Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Sister Beverley Sumrall’s Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/ Know more about Cathedral of Praise: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraise Listen to Bible Radio: https://linktr.ee/bible.radio Check out our music: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraisemusic Join the Daily Manna Feeding Program: https://www.facebook.com/COPDailyManna © 2025 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is permitted only by linking to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.