Title: What Pleases God/Hebrews 11:6
Content What pleases God
Hebrews 11:6 Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He exists, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Aren't our wishes and desires pleasing to God?
Does the Bible say that God is pleased with what we do?
1. He delighted in faith.
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him, for he who comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a giver of those who diligently seek him.
* The sacrifice of Cain and Abel
2. He delights in obedience
1 Samuel 15:22 Samuel said, "Does the LORD take pleasure in sacrifices and sacrifices, as does the obedience of his voice?
3. He delights in repentance
Luke 15:7 I tell you, in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.
* The publican's prayer
4. He is pleased with good deeds.
Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you; and it will be given to you, pressed generously, shaken and overflowing, and given to you.
Hebrews 13:16 But do not forget to do good and to share with one another, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
5. He delights in thanksgiving and praise.
Hebrews 13:15 Therefore let us always offer sacrifices of praise to God through Jesus, which are the fruit of lips that speak his name.
Psalm 50:23 Those who offer sacrifices of thanksgiving glorify me; to those who do their deeds right, I will show the salvation of God.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in everything, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.