Living a life that honors God is a central theme in Scripture, with believers encouraged to strive for actions and attitudes that bring joy to the heart of the Lord. According to Colossians, this involves bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. The book of Proverbs notes that when the Lord takes pleasure in someone's ways, even their enemies will be at peace with them, highlighting the importance of seeking to please Him. As seen in Galatians and 2 Timothy, this pursuit of pleasing the Lord is rooted in a deep devotion to serving Him, rather than seeking human approval, and is empowered by His own work in us, as expressed in Philippians.
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so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.
For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.