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Biblical Ways to Please God
1. Faith
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
Hebrews 11:6 ESV
2. Spiritually-minded
For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot. 8 Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
Romans 8:6-8 ESV
3. Fear of God.
But the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.
Psalm 147:11 ESV
4. Do God’s will.
Equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever, Amen
Hebrews 13:21 ESV
5. Obey God.
And Samuel said, “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.
I Samuel 15:22 ESV
6. Follow Christ’s Example.
He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
Matthew 17:5 ESV
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8 ESV
1. View your relationship with God the way He does.
2. Focus on the only work God truly requires of you.
3. Discover contentment.
4. Embrace the freedom you have to serve God out of love rather than obligation.
5. Give cheerfully.
6. Love difficult people in your life.
7. Choose excellence over perfection.