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Popularity

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Summary

Scripture warns against seeking human approval over God's approval, while noting that favor with people can accompany favor with God.

☩Warnings and Examples

Jesus warned that woe comes when all speak well of you, for so they did with false prophets. Paul stated that seeking to please men would disqualify him from being Christ's servant. Yet Jesus grew in favor with God and men, and the early church had favor with the people.

Key verses:Luke 6:26Galatians 1:10Luke 2:52Acts 2:47

Related Verses4 mentions

2 Samuel· 3 verses

3:3615:215:13

Job· 1 verse

29:1

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Popularity," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).