3. Geology -- the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down A gradual decline of something; “an erosion of confidence" A gradual decline of something; “an erosion of confidence" Condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind

11. the Erosion of faith pleasing man not GOD from the orphanage to the palace

12. On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts. --1 Thessalonians 2:4

13. Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. --Galatians 1:10

14. We lose the APPROVAL of God, when we seek the APPLAUSE of men. --Chuck Swindoll

15. Imposters are preoccupied with acceptance and approval. Because of their suffocating need to please others, they cannot say no with the same confidence with which they say yes. And so they overextend themselves in people, projects, and causes, motivated not by personal commitment but by the fear of not living up to others’ expectations. --Brennan Manning

16. from the orphanage to the palace the Erosion of faith pleasing man not GOD listening to UNGODLY counsel rejecting RIGHTEOUSNESS the Consequences of sin

17. the Erosion of faith HALF-HEARTED devotion rejecting RIGHTEOUSNESS the Consequences of sin

18. the Erosion of faith EMBRACING sin REJECTING righteousness the Consequences of sin the Epitome of success