Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Galations 1:10
Galatians 1:10 is a part of the epistle written by Paul to the churches in Galatia, a region in central Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). In this verse, Paul is addressing a major concern he has about the churches in Galatia, which is that some individuals were trying to lead the believers astray from the gospel message that Paul had previously taught them.
In this passage, Paul is emphasizing the importance of remaining faithful to the gospel message and not being influenced by the opinions of others. He asks a rhetorical question to emphasize that his focus is not on pleasing people, but rather on serving Christ and pleasing God. Paul is asserting that if he were still concerned with gaining the approval of others, he would not be a true servant of Christ.
This verse is often used to encourage Christians to remain steadfast in their faith and not be swayed by the opinions of others. It reminds us that our ultimate goal should be to please God, rather than trying to gain the approval of people.
