Pleasing the Lord

8 passages

1. Proverbs 16:7

   When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

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2. Colossians 1:10

   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,

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3. Galatians 1:10

   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.

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4. Philippians 2:13

   For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

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5. 2 Timothy 2:4

   A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.

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6. Romans 8:8

   Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God.

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7. Hebrews 11:6

   And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

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8. John 17:17

   Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.

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