So we speak not to please men, but to God who test our hearts. 1 Thess 2:4
One of the greatest temptations that often comes upon God’s servants is the desire for position.. This self- centered ambition is always problematic for newbie’s, and can even find it’s way among the mature.
The root of position is covetousness.
When we focus our attention upon others, we always begin to want what they have, and, want to be treated the same way. We feel that we deserve the attention, and so begins the long arduious journey of self- promotion.
Our idea’s, our plans, our vision, our goals, our gifts, our whatever, becomes our agenda.
However, our text reveals to us that we do not see a desire for position in the lives of these faithful stewards of God.
Thankfully, they willfully choose not to be men pleasers, and, the only position Paul & co wanted was to be right with God.
They took the high road, that lead to the low road. The low road never brings about popularity, and if it does, it is not the kind that self is ever interested in.
Jeremiah 17:5 says that pleasing men will bring about a curse, and it will never become what you envision it to be.. Men are sinners and men will always fail you, and the sad truth is that, if you are trying to please man, you are living a duplicitous life.
Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look wholly at his wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.
By this you will never be disappointed.
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