A Deep Desire to Please God

We do not labor to receive anything from him but rather we labor to please him

In freedom is work

We do not work for our freedom

We work because we are free

2 Corinthians 5:8-9

Pleasing God involves a correct relationship (8)

We have a true relationship with God in heaven so much so that we desire to be with him

Marriage Relationship

Relationship of Faith

We Trust God to do as he says

We Trust that God loves us more than we could ever love him

We work from love not from fear

We are not appeassing an angry God who desires to destroy us at any time

We enjoy serving God because he is worthy of our service

He first loved

He first gave

He first served

Many believers are laboring as Christians with an unhealthy understanding of their relationship with God

Do not labor to earn your salvation

Do not labor to please your pastor

Do not labor for earthly gain

Do you have a deep loving relationship with God your Savior and Father

If yes than you can move forward in service to your God by doing the correct work

Pleasing God involves correct work

Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 2:5

Our work is a spriritual sacrifice

God is not pleased with animal sacrifices and pointless rituals

Spiritual sacrifices are those that bring glory to his name not ours (Cain and Abel)

Our work leads many people to Christ

A work that brings conviction to the lost (Rom 12:20)

A work that causes the lost to praise God (1 Peter 2:12)