Sermon 31 "Spirituality Is the Goal, Not Popularity"

We must do what we believe in, no matter what anybody else thinks about it. We seek to please God, and do what we enjoy, without needing any support, and without fearing criticism or hostility.

What tends to be popular is that which is worldly, demonic, or vulgar. Don't judge yourself based on how many fans, friends, or followers you have. Trendy things come and go. What is popular today may be despised tomorrow.

Who cares if people ignore or shun you? Who cares if people don't understand or approve of what you're doing? You don't need praise. You don't need support. You just need to know that you're doing your best and doing what God wants you do to do, as best as you can determine His will.

Let your work exist in and for itself. If it remains in obscurity, be happy knowing your skills are improving daily and you do all things to honor God and lead others to Christ.

Noah preached for years, without making a single convert. He was ridiculed and opposed. The whole world laughed at Noah and thought he was crazy. Then -- one day -- the rains came.

Luke 6:26 "Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you. For so did their fathers to the false prophets.