"Approval Rating" Luke:15-22 It's a very interesting phenomenon: when the Church of Jesus Christ remains faithful to its mission and to her Lord Jesus Christ, the Church's "approval rating" goes down in the eyes of the world. But when the Church departs from its purpose and message, its "approval rating" goes up in the eyes of the world. A church has a choice to make: are we seeking the approval of the world, or are we seeking the approval of our Lord Jesus Christ?