What will they think?

"What will they think?"

It’s a phrase I heard often growing up — a constant, invisible pressure to seek approval. But trying to please everyone is an impossible task. In the process, we can lose ourselves until we no longer recognize who we truly are.

But Jesus didn’t set that example.

"Teacher," they said, "we know that you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are." - Matthew 22:16

Jesus wasn’t driven by the opinions of people. Does that mean we should do whatever we want without caring about others? Not at all. What should guide us is truth — rooted in moral clarity and discernment. Jesus didn’t seek human approval, but he walked in truth and lived to honor God.

Realizing this gave me a freedom I had never known. I no longer need everyone's approval. If someone doesn’t like it, that’s their burden — not mine. As long as I walk in truth and stay within my moral boundaries, I can grow into my full potential without fear. We don’t need universal acceptance to live with purpose — we need integrity.

This realization gave me the courage to fail — and to rise again. If I had let "What will they think?" rule my mind, I would have quit long ago. But with that question out of the way, I’ve learned that failure is not the end. As long as I don’t quit, I still have a chance. It's not over until I quit.

So, to answer the question "What will they think?"

OUT OF SYLLABUS.


Comments

  1. Angelin Indira JeevamonyJune 19, 2025 at 7:05 AM

    This is a powerful, thought-provoking, and much-needed piece of writing—beautiful in its simplicity.

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    1. SherbinaJune 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM

      The Bible teaches us how to live, even to think. Praise the Lord.

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