Today I had an intense discussion with S7, Michelle and Xiong about some issues. After that, I learnt a lesson. It is far more important to consider His thoughts and feelings, and to please Him; than to please men (or women).
I've never thought of myself as a people pleaser. I almost never cared what others think of me. However, I guess since I became a Christian, I have regarded other people's feelings/emotions more valuable and worth consideration. Perhaps even a bit too much. Especially when facing pre-believers, I always make it a priority to let them have a positive emotion/experience when it comes to matters of faith. Sometimes, even to the point of forgetting what God feels about it, or carelessly assuming that God will have the same feelings/thoughts that I have. That I consider not on the basis of who God is from His Word, but how I think He is.
This discussion also helped me to appreciate the meaning of worship leading more. It also makes me recall the days when I didn't dare to join in the church choir, because I didn't want to enjoy the singing more than I enjoy God, and I didn't want to rely on my "good performance" when standing in front of God. But indeed, this position is not glamourous, but sacred. Sing it while meaning 1% less than what the exact words say, and that might make you deserving of death.
Love people, not by trying to make them happy, but by gently guiding them towards what you know to be true. Sometimes, that might make them sad for a while. Maybe it will be 1 week, maybe 10 years. But at least, if they eventually see the truth, it will be joy for eternity.
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