Matt. 14

People pleasers are those whose actions are motivated by what others will think, not what is right or wrong!  In this chapter we have one of the worst examples of someone doing the wrong thing because of what others would think.

vs. 9 - "Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it (John the baptist being beheaded) be granted BECAUSE OF HIS OATHS AND HIS GUEST." !!!!!!  John lost his life because king Herod was afraid of what his dinner guests would think.  He actually killed someone to please a girl, her mother and some dinner guest!  Not just anyone... John the Baptist.

Unfortunately, I have to admit to the same kind of struggle.  I often do what I do because of what others will think and not simple to please God.  This is an awful example of what can happen in extreme cases.  I don't want to be like that.

Let's live today to please God.  That will require that our actions, words and attitudes will often displease those around us.  

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