Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8400 The tasks of the believer » 8460 pleasing God
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.
Pleasing God is commanded
Romans 12:1; Ephesians 5:8-10 See also 2 Corinthians 5:9; Galatians 6:8; Colossians 1:10; Colossians 3:20; 1 Thessalonians 4:1; 1 Timothy 2:1-3; Timothy 5:4
It is more important to please God than to please people
Galatians 1:10,15-16; 1 Thessalonians 2:4
Pleasing God involves inward attitudes, not simply external observance
1 Chronicles 29:17; Psalm 51:16-17; Romans 14:17-18 See also Psalm 5:4; Psalm 69:30-31; Psalm 147:10-11; Psalm 149:4; Proverbs 11:20; Proverbs 12:22; Proverbs 15:8; Ecclesiastes 5:4; Isaiah 1:11-13; Ezekiel 18:23; Ezekiel 33:11; Haggai 1:7; Malachi 2:13-14; Romans 8:8; Galatians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:4; Hebrews 11:6
Sacrifices and duties please God when carried out with the right attitude
Exodus 29:18; Philippians 4:18 See also Exodus 29:25,41; Leviticus 1:9; Leviticus 3:5; Numbers 15:3; Numbers 29:2; Ezra 6:10; Hebrews 13:16
Results of pleasing God
Psalm 37:23 See also 1 Kings 10:9; Job 33:26; Proverbs 16:7; Ecclesiastes 2:26; Ecclesiastes 7:26
Examples of actions that please God
Prayer
Proverbs 15:8
Doing God's will
Hebrews 13:20-21 See also Matthew 7:21; Ephesians 6:6; 1 John 2:17
Examples of those concerned to pleased God by their actions
Nehemiah 5:19; Psalm 19:14 See also Exodus 32:11; Nehemiah 13:31; Psalm 90:17; Psalm 104:34; Daniel 9:17
Examples of people who pleased God
The example of Jesus Christ
Matthew 3:17 pp Mark 1:11 pp Luke 3:22 See also Matthew 17:5; John 5:30; John 8:29; Colossians 1:19; 2 Peter 1:17
Other examples
Genesis 6:8 Noah
Moses:
Exodus 33:12-13,17 Deuteronomy 33:23 Naphtali; 1 Samuel 2:26 Samuel; 1 Kings 3:10 Solomon; Luke 1:30 Mary; Hebrews 11:5 Enoch
See also
2057 Christ, obedience 2339 Christ, example of 5763 attitudes, positive to God 5830 delight 5919 popularity 7434 sacrifice 8024 faith & blessings 8440 glorifying God 8453 obedience
