Pleasing God

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An essential aspect of the life of believers that is more than a matter of external observance, but a total and heartfelt commitment to God.

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Pleasing God is commanded

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It is more important to please God than to please people

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Pleasing God involves inward attitudes, not simply external observance

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Sacrifices and duties please God when carried out with the right attitude

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Results of pleasing God

Psalm 37:23 NKJV
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way.
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Examples of actions that please God

Prayer

Proverbs 15:8 NKJV
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

Doing God’s will

Hebrews 13:20–21 NKJV
Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
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Examples of those concerned to pleased God by their actions

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Examples of people who pleased God

The example of Jesus Christ

Matthew 3:17 NKJV
And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
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Other examples

Noah

Moses:

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Naphtali; Samuel; Solomon; Mary; Enoch
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