If you live for people’s approval, you will die from their rejection.
Paul wrote, “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 God” (Galatians 1:10).
I’ll say it again. If you live for people’s approval, you will die from their rejection.
That doesn’t mean you should invite rejection. Nor should you run from it. The fact is, the only way you can avoid all criticism is by doing nothing. And that’s no good.
Commit to doing what you feel God wants you to do – with your life, your work, and your recovery. Leave the rest in God’s hands.
Recovery Step: Live for God, not man.
Author: Mark Denison
Mark and Beth Denison, married for 36 years, launched There’s Still Hope as a national movement to call men and women into lives of sexual integrity. Their ministry offers 90-day recovery plans for addicts and one-on-one and group coaching for addicts and their spouses. TSH also produces resources for pastors and churches to confront the porn epidemic that is destroying so many lives.
Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for over 30 years, NBA chaplain, and board chairman at Houston Baptist University three times. With a Master’s Degree in Addiction Recovery, Mark is a certified PSAP and active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Mark has written four books on recovery: Porn in the Pew, 365 Days to Sexual Integrity, A 90-Day Recovery Guide, and 40 Days to Porn-Free Living. His latest book, Jesus on the 12 Steps, will be released later this year.
