We all can choose everyday whether we will live to serve man or serve God. Paul knew firsthand what this was all about and we are going to look into what he went through and the decisions he made that ultimately made him a God-pleaser. Are we going to be a man appeaser or a God pleaser? Study Verses: Acts 22: 3, Philippians 3:1-14 1. Make the __________________________ beforehand to appease man or to please God. It’s inevitable that tests will happen in our lives. We can’t control the timing of these tests, but we can respond with __________________. Sometimes when we are in the midst of a storm that is really a test, it can be easy to give in to doubt, especially when it comes to our identity. That’s why our identity has to be solid in Christ. - We have to know who we are and _____________ we are. - We have to be firm on this foundation ______________ difficult times happen. - We have to speak directly to the enemy’s lies. We have a ____________ . Study Verses: Joshua 24:14-1, Matthew 4:1-11, 2 Timothy 3:12, Matthew 10:32-33, Galatians 1:1, Matthew 7:13, Proverbs 14:12 2. Choose to live pleasing to God ______________________________. Paul faced immense pressure to stop preaching about Jesus! Including:: Jealousy, Persecution, Slander The original Greek for embittered them means ‘__________________’ of the people. He is faithful to direct and order our steps when we are faithful to _______________________. Question: Do you really believe that, God will help you to endure challenging times? Study Verses: Acts 13:44-45, Acts 13:46-52, Acts 14:1-7, Matthew 5:11-12, Acts 18:9 3. Remember who we are _________________________. QUESTION: So how about you? Are there situations where you are more concerned with what man thinks than what God thinks? Are you a man-appeaser or a God-pleaser? Study Verses: Romans 1:1, Colossians 3:23-2, Matthew 6:24, James 1:2-4, Daniel 3:16-18, 2 Timothy 4:1-5