Rely Only Christ Alone

When someone relies on the approval of others they will become very weak if that approval diminishes as they are aging.

When we trust in Christ alone we will never be without a sense of confidence, but not in ourselves, it will be in Christ.

Because we depend on Christ and not people we will be able to face anything and stand firm for truth with or without the support of people.

Those who depend on people to validate them have a low emotional intelligence based on superficial acceptance. They depend on meaningless social attachments that prop them up.

However, there must be constant interaction with others praising them to have any sense of purpose. The purpose is only felt if others are lifting them up.

With Christ, we need no one else to elevate us in order to feel whole and loved. He loves us more than any person can and will always tell us the truth that is best for us and will enhance what He has for us to do.

For the "people pleaser" there is emptiness when there is not approval or appreciation from those around them.

The Christ-follower has no need of approval or appreciation from others, they have Christ Who lives in them and are able to continue on if no one else supports or loves them. They are loved by other believers and they know it, so the bond between Christ-lovers and one another is so great that there is no need for superficial bravado.

John 13:34

34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another."

This love is not conditional to performance but does encourage one to walk in truth. There is no greater love than that which is motivated by the love of Christ.

Hallelujah!