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God is Glorious

...so we don't need others' approval

September 17, 2023 • Aaron Kirkland • Leviticus 9:22—10:3, Acts 5:1–11, Mark 6:14–29


What does the approval idolater seek vs what we have as a child of God?

o  Affirmation

o  Love

o  Relationship

o  Care


What are some prices an Approval idolater is willing to pay?

o  Inauthenticity

o  Codependency


What is the biggest nightmare for an Approval idolater?

o  Rejection - “being really known and rejected”

But in Christ, we are already fully known and accepted

o  Being helped vs. helping

This is often what puts us at the most risk, when we’re in a position of helping


How can an Approval idolater make others feel?

o  Smothered

o  Flattered

o  It elevates others' opinions to something it shouldn’t be and puts a lot of pressure on them


What are some problem emotions of Approval idolaters?

o  Shame

o  Pride

o  Fear

o  Hurt

o  Loneliness

o  Insecurity

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