5 Ways Jesus Proved He Was Not a People Pleaser, Part 2

by | Sep 20, 2019 | Inspirational

2. Jesus says no to his best friends. Matthew 20:20-28, ESV He said, “…to sit at My right hand and at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.” Matthew 20:23b,c The mother of Jesus’ closest disciples, James and...

5 Ways Jesus Proved He Was Not a People Pleaser

by | Sep 6, 2019 | Inspirational

  Part 1  Matthew 12:1-50   People pleasing is a common behavior of codependency.  At first, it might seem like a selfless act.  But it can easily be part of a destructive relationship pattern.  We are trying to control someone’s behavior toward us by acting in a...