Episode Details

Pleasing God over people is a tension every believer faces. This Christian devotional explores the difference between people-pleasing and God-honoring obedience, drawing wisdom from Ecclesiastes 3:1–2 and the life of Jesus. True biblical love is not rooted in appeasement or fear of conflict, but in discerning when to speak truth, when to remain silent, and when obedience to God requires courage over comfort.

Highlights

• People-pleasing and peace-making are not always the same

• Biblical love values truth over appeasement

• There is a God-appointed time to speak and a time to remain silent

• Jesus modeled courage, truth, and discernment in every situation

• Fear of man can prevent growth and obedience

• God equips believers with the right words when we trust Him

• Pleasing God sometimes requires speaking up, not staying quiet

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Full Transcript Below:

How to Please God Above Man
By Kelly Balarie

Bible Reading:
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot.” –  Eccl. 3:1-2 NIV

I knew if I gave in, the argument would be over. Yet, I also knew if I said, "You're right," I'd be lying.

In reality, there is a difference between people-pleasing and peace-making. They are not always one and the same.

In the past, I'd be inclined to lie to keep the peace. I'd be inclined to brush things under the carpet