Ultimate Approval

The Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too.

Sometimes doing what pleases God also pleases others, especially godly people, but that is not always the case. Christ has many enemies who love evil more than good, so you may never earn their approval. Your ultimate purpose is to please the God who made you and redeemed you, no matter what others may think of you. Focus on him and seek his approval first; he promises that ultimately you will also receive the approval of those who sincerely love God.