It is impossible to live a life that pleases God while caring about what others think.
Caring about what others think is a natural human tendency.
We want to fit in and be accepted by the people around us.
This is especially true for Christians, who are called to be set apart from the world.
But what if we stopped caring what other people thought? What would change for us as Christians?
In this post, we will explore 37 ways not caring what others think can change your life!
1. Focus on God and not people
God is the most important in your Christian walk.
When you focus on God, He will take care of the people in your life.
You don’t have to worry about what other people think when you focus on God.
2. Be kind and humble
When you are not worried about what other people think, you can be yourself.
You don’t have to put on a show or act like someone you’re not.
Just be kind and humble. The world will take notice.
3. Don’t compare yourself to others
One of the worst things you can do is compare yourself to others.
It will only make you feel bad about yourself.
Learn to love yourself for who you are and don’t compare yourself to anyone else.
4. Let go of the need to be perfect
No one is perfect, so don’t try to be.
Instead, focus on being the best you can be.
God loves you no matter what, so don’t try to be perfect for Him. He already knows your flaws and loves you anyway.
5. Accept compliments graciously
When someone pays you a compliment, don’t brush it off or try to downplay it.
Just say thank you and accept it graciously.
It will make the other person feel good, and it will make you feel good too.
6. Be yourself
You are unique and special, so don’t try to be like anyone else.
Everybody else is already taken. Be yourself.
People will appreciate you for who you are, not who you pretend to be.
7. Learn to say no
One of the best things you can do is learn to say no.
You don’t have to do everything that everyone asks you to do.
Learn to set boundaries and say no when you need to.
8. Find your security in God
Stop looking to other people for validation and approval.
Look to God instead. He is the only one who can give you the security and approval you need.
9. Don’t be afraid to be different
God made you to be different for a reason.
Don’t be afraid to be who He made you to be.
The world needs more people who are willing to be different.
10. Don’t try to please everyone
You will never please everyone, so don’t even try.
Just please God and let Him take care of the rest.
He is truly the most important.
11. Don’t compare your insides to other people
What you see on the outside is not always what’s going on inside.
Don’t compare your insides to other people’s outsides.
You don’t know what they are dealing with on the inside.
12. Be content with who you are
Be content with who you are and where you are in life.
God has a plan for you, so don’t strive to be something you’re not.
Be content and trust that God has a plan for you.
13. Don’t let others define you
Don’t let other people define you.
Only God can do that.
He is the only one who knows you completely and He loves you no matter what.
14. Don’t let the opinions of others control you
The opinions of others should not control you.
What others think should not have the power to dictate how you live your life.
You are not responsible for their opinions, so don’t let them control you.
15. Don’t give in to peer pressure
Peer pressure is a real thing, but you don’t have to give in to it.
Stand firm in your convictions and don’t give in to pressure to do something you don’t want to do.
16. Stand up for what you believe in
If you believe in something, stand up for it.
Don’t be afraid to speak the truth or to be different.
The world needs more people who are willing to stand up for what they believe in.
17. Don’t be afraid to speak the truth
The truth is important, so don’t be afraid to speak it.
You don’t have to compromise your beliefs or values to fit in.
Just be true to who you are and what you believe. The world will respect you for it.
18. Live your life for God, not man
Don’t live your life for other people.
Live your life for God instead.
He is the only one who is truly worth living for.
19. Seek God’s approval, not man’s
Stop seeking the approval of others and start seeking the approval of God.
He is the only one whose opinion truly matters.
20. Don’t be a people pleaser
Don’t try to please everyone. It’s impossible.
Just focus on pleasing God and let Him take care of the rest.
21. Don’t conform to the world
The world is always changing, but God never does.
Don’t conform to the world. Be different. Stand out.
22. Be willing to be misunderstood
Don’t be afraid to be misunderstood.
It’s better to be misunderstood than to conform to the world.
23. Don’t be afraid to be bold
Be bold in your faith. Be bold in your convictions.
Don’t be afraid to stand up for what you believe in.
24. Don’t let others determine your worth
Your worth is not determined by what others think of you.
Your worth is determined by what God thinks of you.
He is the only one whose opinion truly matters.
25. Don’t give up what you believe for the sake of fitting in
Don’t give up your beliefs or values just to fit in.
It’s not worth it.
Be for God, not the world.
26. Don’t be afraid to be a light in the darkness
The world is full of darkness, but don’t be afraid to be a light.
Be bold in your faith and let your light shine for all to see.
27. Go against the flow
Don’t be afraid to go against the flow.
Be willing to do anything to be right with God.
He is worth it.
28. Be courageous
Be courageous in your faith.
Take risks for God. Step out in faith.
He will never leave you or forsake you.
Don’t be afraid to stand up for what you believe in.
29. Don’t be afraid to stand alone
You may have to stand alone, but you’re never truly alone.
God is always with you. He will never leave you or forsake you.
30. Don’t be afraid to be different
Be different. Stand out. Be unique.
Don’t be afraid to be who God made you to be.
31. Don’t be afraid to be unique
You are unique and special.
God made you that way on purpose.
32. Don’t be afraid to be who you are
God did not make any mistakes when He made you.
You are exactly who He wants you to be.
Be confident in that.
33. Be unashamed of the gospel
The gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ and His love for you.
Be unashamed to share it with others.
34. Don’t be ashamed of your faith
Your faith is a good thing.
It’s something to be proud of, not ashamed of.
35. Don’t let anyone else control your life
You and God are in control of your life.
Don’t let anyone else control it for you.
The opinions of others don’t matter.
God’s opinion is the only one that truly matters.
36. Live for an audience of One. God. Not man.
Don’t live your life for the approval of others.
Live your life for God instead.
He is the only one whose opinion truly matters.
Stop seeking the approval of man and start seeking the approval of God.
He is the only one who can truly give you what you need.
37. Don’t trade your convictions for popularity
It’s not worth it. Your convictions are what make you who you are.
They’re what make you unique. They’re what make you special.
Don’t trade them in for something as temporary as popularity.
Be confident in God, His grace, and who He made you to be.
Summary
As a Christian not caring what others think is important because God is truly all that matters.
Nothing in the world is permanent so don’t sell out your convictions for temporary popularity.
Be unashamed of the gospel, be different and be bold in your faith!
Opinions and what others think about you are cheap.
It really doesn’t matter. Sometimes people probably are not even thinking of you.
But even if they were, God is your only judge.
Let God think and worry about how He sees you.
Nothing else matters!
The opinions of others are just that- their opinions.
One day they will see that you were right all along and maybe, just maybe, they’ll join you on your journey.
But even if they don’t, you’ll be okay because you know that you’re living for an audience of One and He is all that matters.
Whenever you start worrying about what others are thinking of you, remember these;
- Your worth is not determined by what others think of you.
- You’re never truly alone. God is always with you.
- It’s better to be misunderstood than to conform to the world.
- Being bold in your faith is worth it.
- Being different is what God wants you to be.
- You are exactly who He wants you to be.
- The gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ and His love for you.
- Your faith is a good thing.
- You and God are in control of your life.
- You don’t need the approval of man. Only the approval of God.
- He is the only one who can truly give you what you need.
- Let God worry about how He sees you.
- You’re living for an audience of One and He is all that matters.
