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Was the apostle Paul a "people pleaser"? He said, "I try to please all people in all things", but he definitely was NOT a "people pleaser"!  His goal was pleasing God and winning people.

Paul made his interpersonal decisions based on the gospel. He was always asking the question, "How will my behavior effect the advancement of Christ message?" At times he ate food. At time he abstained from food. He made his choice based on the person or group of people he was with. It's not hypocritical, it consistent with gospel living.

Paul did not live for himself. He lived to please God. He said to all of us, "Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ." Those are big shoes to step in to.