Harris Creek Baptist Church

SUMMARY Have you ever made a decision because of someone else? Wanted to do one thing but did something else because of others? As we continue our series Cross Examined, JP teaches us about people pleasing by examining the life of Pontius Pilate, a people pleasing politician. KEY TAKEAWAYS -People pleasing keeps relationships really shallow. -Who knows you? Who really, really knows you? -Keeping secrets until you die is satanic. It’s the opposite of what the Bible calls us to. -You cannot be a servant of Christ and live to please people. -If you make decisions based on what others think of you, you are a people pleaser. -A people pleaser is powerless. -Christians do not determine obedience by the outcome. -The most powerful man in the area (Pilate) was simply a puppet in the hands of the people. -A people pleaser is easily persuaded. -The gospel is controversial. Living for Christ is controversial. If you aren’t anchored in this truth, you will be swept away. -Do you make decisions based on what other peop