We are not to be so concerned about who approves or disapproves of us, but remember that God's approval is what counts. Those whom God approves are approved indeed.
To think that only faultless people are worthwhile seems like an incredible exclusion of almost everything of deep value in the human saga. Sometimes I can't believe the narrowness that has been attributed to God in terms of what he would approve and disapprove.
Of course, we will face fear, experience ridicule, and meet opposition. Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval.
God delights in pouring his favor on obedient risk takers.
All you need to find and accomplish God's purpose in your life is God's permission and approval--not anyone else's. When you get in step with Him, there will be a glow on your face that will make people wonder what you're up to.
I had a lot of guilt and shame when I was running from God, but nothing like when I was running for God. I was always looking for God's approval, and that's where the guilt and shame came out in a big way.
This is true religion, to approve what God approves, to hate what he hates, and to delight in what delights him
Success in God's eyes is faithfulness to His calling.
Our desire for approval can only truly be met by receiving God’s acceptance and approval of us.
Human excellence means nothing Unless it works with the consent of God.
You need to know that you can't honor God when you're chained to the voice and opinions of man.
As we do what He would have us do for His children, the Lord considers it kindness to Him, and we will feel closer to Him as we feel His love and His approval. In time, we will become like Him, and will think of the judgement day with happy anticipation.
Morality is good, and is accepted of God, as far as it goes; but the difficulty is, it does not go far enough.
Everything is "acceptable" in the sight of God, for how can God not accept that which is? To reject a thing is to deny that it exists.
God is so boundlessly pleased with Jesus that in him he is altogether well pleased with us.
If you be faithful, you will have that honor that comes from God: his Spirit will say in your hearts, Well done, good and faithful servants.
