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📺 Breaking Free from the People Pleasing Trap | Lead in 10 with Chris Moore
Are you leading for God—or just trying to keep everyone happy?
In this episode of Lead in 10, Chris Moore tackles the trap of people pleasing and how it undermines your calling as a leader. Referencing Galatians 1:10, Chris explores how seeking approval can lead to burnout, compromise, and confusion. He shares personal experiences and practical steps to help leaders shift from people-pleasing to God-pleasing, finding freedom in faithfulness over popularity.
You’ll learn:
Why pleasing people never brings true peace
How to align your decisions with God’s direction
Practical ways to say no with grace and confidence
Why God honors obedience over approval
If you’re tired of carrying the weight of everyone else’s expectations, this message will help you break free and lead with clarity, courage, and conviction.
⏱️ Chapter Markers:
00:00 – Introduction: The People Pleasing Trap
00:20 – The Risk of People Pleasing
01:33 – The Human Desire for Approval
02:04 – God's Expectation: Faithfulness Over Approval
02:26 – Personal Struggles with People Pleasing
03:45 – Breaking Free from People Pleasing
04:56 – The Challenge: Choosing Truth Over Comfort
06:32 – Conclusion: Lead with Courage and Truth
📖 Today’s Scripture:
"Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ." — Galatians 1:10
🙌 Leadership Challenge:
Identify one decision you’re avoiding. Ask yourself, “Am I hesitating out of fear or faithfulness?” Then, act based on what God is asking—not what others expect.
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