John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Who do you want to please more: God or man?

Have you ever...
Done things to please your boss when you knew it didn't please God?
Laughed at a sinful joke so you didn't have to look "spiritual" in front of your co-employees?
Said nothing when someone uses God's name in vain because it would be too awkward?
Looked the other way when...
Changed the subject when...
Told a little, white lie when...

We lose the approval of God when we seek the applause of man.