The Evergreen Worship Co. Podcast with Sharon K. Lewis
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The Evergreen Worship Co. Podcast with Sharon K. Lewis
Whose "Well Done" Are You Living For? (The Sneaky Trap of People-Pleasing)
Keywords
people pleasing, worship, ministry, approval addiction, God's direction, identity, obedience, faith, encouragement, spiritual growth
Summary
In this episode, Sharon K Lewis discusses the subtle yet dangerous tendency of people pleasing in ministry and worship. She emphasizes the importance of seeking God's approval over human validation, sharing personal insights and scriptural references to highlight the impact of approval addiction on one's identity and obedience. The episode concludes with reflection questions to help listeners assess their own motivations and focus on God's direction.
Takeaways
If you're listening, I'm grateful for you.
Today's topic is the danger of pleasing people.
This issue is sneaky and subtle.
The shift can happen without us knowing.
We start shaping decisions based on people's approval.
Pleasing people can look spiritual on the outside.
Approval addiction reveals identity confusion.
People pleasing clouds our discernment.
We need to seek God's approval, not man's.
You are already accepted, loved, and chosen.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Gratitude
00:56 The Danger of People Pleasing
02:49 The Subtle Shift in Focus
06:09 The Impact of Approval Addiction
08:48 Reflection and Closing Thoughts
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