1. Should we care about what others think of us?

2. We should care what people think when it comes to…  Our example and influence (2 Corinthians 8:21; 1 Peter 2:11-12; 1 Corinthians 8:4-13)  Glorifying God (Matthew 5:16)  Our good name (Proverbs 22:1)

3. We should not care what others think when it comes to…  Personal pride and our sense of self-worth (Matthew 6:1; 23:27-28; Luke 16:15)  Being falsely accused or mistreated (1 Peter 4:14-16; Hebrews 10:32-33)  Teaching the truth (Galatians 1:10)

4. Ultimately, the Lord’s Approval is all that Matters “…the only approval that counts is the Lord's approval.” (2 Corinthians 10:18, CEV)