Pastor Joby Martin, Pastor Jonathan Vinke, and Pastor Ryan Britt discuss seeking approval from God versus man, losing sight of God's opinion, and the impact of seeking man's approval. They delve into Galatians 1:10 and emphasize the dangers of prioritizing human opinions over faith in God, finding internal fulfillment, and setting boundaries with social media for a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
Seeking approval from others leads to a lose-lose situation, as it distracts from pleasing God.
Comparison breeds discontent and inadequacy, perpetuating the cycle of seeking external validation.
Prioritize God's approval over seeking validation from humans, finding freedom in authenticity and integrity.
Deep dives
The Trap of Seeking Approval
The podcast discusses how seeking the approval of others can deeply impact individuals, highlighting the innate human desire for acceptance and praise. It delves into the psychological aspects of seeking validation, even from strangers or through online interactions. The speakers explore how societal norms and evolutionary theories play a role in the significance placed on approval from peers, emphasizing the struggle individuals face in balancing their self-worth with external validation.
The Consequences of Comparison
The episode touches on the dangers of comparison, illustrating how comparing oneself to others can lead to discontentment and a perpetual sense of inadequacy. The discussion highlights the negative impact of constantly measuring one's worth based on external factors, such as social media validation or peer feedback. By emphasizing the detrimental effects of comparison, the podcast underscores the importance of finding contentment in one's own identity and value.
The Relationship Between Idolatry and Seeked Approval
The podcast explores the concept of idolatry in the context of seeking approval from others, drawing parallels between idolizing human validation and relinquishing one's contentment to external opinions. By equating the pursuit of approval with idolatry, the speakers shed light on the potential harm of placing excessive importance on human praise and acceptance. The conversation navigates the complex dynamics of seeking validation from peers while emphasizing the need to anchor one's identity and self-worth in God's view rather than human opinions.
The Definition of Being a Victim and the Real Cries of Victims
The podcast discusses the definition of being a victim as someone who perceives that all power belongs to someone else, leading them to feel powerless due to their circumstances. It highlights the importance of reclaiming personal power and contentment by not placing it in external factors that can change. The episode emphasizes that real victims exist, and trivializing their experiences diminishes genuine suffering.
Pleasing God Over Pleasing Man and Freedom in Integrity
The podcast delves into the concept of seeking approval, emphasizing the significance of prioritizing God's pleasure over gaining approval from others. It explores the freedom that comes from living with integrity and authenticity in serving God rather than seeking validation from human sources. The episode encourages aligning actions with pleasing God, leading to genuine interactions and a sense of fulfillment.
Whether you're searching for the approval of God or the approval of man- you're going to lose. In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby, joined by Pastor Jonathan Vinke and Pastor Ryan Britt, dig deeper into Galatians 1:10 and and how when you get caught up in what others think about you, you lose sight of what God thinks of you.
"For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10
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Have you ever wanted to dig deeper into a message and develop a deeper relationship with God? Together with special guests, Pastor Joby Martin takes a deep dive into the sermon each week. Our prayer is these conversations help to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. To find out more about how God is moving at Eleven22, go to coe22.com
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