As a missionary, albeit a domestic one, I have learned some of the traits that are necessary for training others in Christ. High on that list is the ability to avoid people pleasing.

People pleasing will render you useless. Those who seek to please others rarely have a lasting impact on the very people they were trying to please. When Paul wrote to the Galatians this point was made clear. In order to help them with their confusion concerning the gospel he was unable to please them, saying, “…If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” - Galatians 1:10.

We need the real love of truth from a friend, not the superficial love of lies from an enemy.