131 A Different Breed Of Encouragement #1 - ‘Making Much Of People’

Paul warns the Galatians about people who were making much of them, paying court to them and trying to dazzle them. But why did he react so strongly? What did he see that they couldn't yet see? As we place Galatians 4:17 back into its setting, we discover that Paul wasn't simply listening to flattering words. He could see where these teachers were leading people. They wanted to draw these young believers away from the freedom they had found in Christ and back towards themselves.In this opening episode of A Different Breed of Encouragement, we begin by asking what it really means to "make much of people," why flattery and encouragement are not the same thing, why flattery so often comes after sons who are awakening to who they are in Christ, and how Jesus immediately recognised the same hidden motives when the religious leaders came to flatter Him in Luke chapter 20.About AlexAlex is from the UK and he teaches and disciples across nations after years serving in Poland. His heart is the maturing of sons, believers growing into the fullness of Christ and revealing His life on earth. He serves within Firm Foundation, a work the Father is unfolding, joining partners who carry the same call. Through the Firm Foundation Focus podcast, Alex helps sons mature in Christ, discover the Father’s eternal purpose, and live Their way of life.Check out the Firm Foundation website for more information ffdiscipleship.co.uk