Pleasing to God

2 Corinthians 5:7-11

Things that Please God

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Walking by Faith Pleases God

2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:5-6

• Faith that obeys His word, Jno. 8:29 (55); 1 John 3:22

• Faith that endures, Hebrews 10:36-39• Faith that worships God, John 4:23-24

– Not due to convenience, but from conviction– Not out of easy, but when it is hard

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Living in the Spirit Pleases God

Romans 8:8-9

• No condemnation in Christ – Live according to the Spirit, Romans 8:1-4

• Spiritually minded have life and peace, Romans 8:5-7– Submit to the law of God, 8:5– Set mind on heavenly things, Col. 3:1-17– Follow the Spirit’s word and bear fruit,

Galatians 5:22-26 (16-18)

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Gospel Preaching Pleases God

1 Corinthians 1:21

• God’s message is the focus – Not the messenger, 1 Cor. 1:23; 2:1-5– Because it saves, 1:21– Because it is the power and wisdom

of God, 1:23-24

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A Worthy Life Pleases God

Colossians 1:9-12 (Heb. 13:21)

• Fruitful in every good work, 1:10; Eph. 2:10– Requires knowledge of His will, 1:9, 10– Requires wisdom, 1:9– Requires strength, patience, longsuffering

(with joy) and thankfulness, 1:11-12

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Obedient Children Please God

Colossians 3:20

• Discipline trains children to have respect for parents and for God, Hebrews 12:9-11

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Obedient Children Please God

Singular Devotion Pleases God

1 Corinthians 7:32-35

• Entanglements of this world hinder success, 2 Timothy 2:3-4; Hebrews 12:1

• Devoted holiness, 1 Corinthians 7:34-35• Devoted priorities, Matthew 6:33 (26:39)• Devoted love and allegiance, Luke 14:26

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Living Sacrifices Pleases God

Romans 12:1-2

• Judgment Day is a reason to please God, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

• We seek to persuade you to please God, 2 Corinthians 5:11

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