Posts with the tag “expectations”

While they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.” – Matthew 26:21The disciples walked into the upper room expecting a good meal, meaningful fellowship, and a joyful celebration of Passover. They were reclining at the table, symbolizing freedom and rest, remembering God’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Everything about the night pointed toward joy and victory.Then ...  Read More

“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 Christ.” - Galatians 1:10    We all want to be liked. It's a natural human desire to seek approval and avoid conflict. But when pleasing others becomes more important than pleasing God, we start making decisions based on popularity rather than on wha...  Read More

"But I have this against you: You tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess..." - Revelation 2:20   In Revelation 2:20, Jesus addresses the church at Thyatira with a serious critique—they had become known as the TOLERANT Church. While tolerance in itself is often seen as a virtue, Jesus condemns their tolerance of false teachings and practices that contradict His Word. Specifica...  Read More