How to Please the Lord as a Christian? God is pleased when you..
Every blood-bought Born-Again child of God with the indwelling Holy Spirit, should seek to be led by the Spirit and strive to live a life that pleases God, out of love for our Savior.
When we do our best to please the Lord every single day, He fills us with immense peace and joy.
No true Christian can live without any desire to please the Lord, who delivered us from Eternal Damnation and redeemed us for His Eternal Kingdom of Heaven.
It is a privilege to know what pleases God and to do it for His glory.
Here are a few pointers on what pleases God.
God is pleased by True Faith
Salvation is the first step to having access to please God. Without putting your faith in Christ alone for your Salvation, you cannot please Him. Some people think that they can work their way to heaven through their own good works. The doctrine of 'Faith plus Works' for Eternal Salvation is a false doctrine.
Salvation is a free gift of God. If you don't receive God's grace through faith alone, you cannot be saved. Without true faith in God, you cannot please Him.
Faith, according to the Bible is not merely "Wishful Thinking" or "Positive Thinking". It is believing in the One True Living God and that He would be with us and do what is best for us (Eternally), no matter what our circumstance is.
He has not promised that he would remove all our pains and problems here on earth. He has only promised that He would be with us always and make everything work for our good, making us more like Christ, so that we may enjoy great rewards in Heaven.
The Bible clearly states that it is impossible to please the Lord without faith.
Romans 8:8 - "So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God."
God is pleased when you Pray with Right Motivation
Prayer shouldn't be just a Request List to God. Many times we focus on our problems and needs during our Prayer time rather than God.
We are given the privilege of enjoying God's presence in prayer.
Our prayers should focus on who God is, His goodness and faithfulness towards us, our Thanks Offerings and of course the list of our needs and wants.
Even as we place our requests in God's hands during Prayer, we should submit to His Will and not be stubborn with our own will.
Jesus has given us a model to pray. We must exalt the name of God and seek His will and Lordship in our lives. We must forgive others so that God can forgive us. We must fully depend on God for provision.
God is pleased when you listen to His Word
We cannot just talk to God and not let Him speak to us. God speaks through His Unchanging and Infallible Word. All scriptures are inspired by God and not just the ideas and opinions of men.
Read the Bible slowly and meditate on the Word of God. It will change your heart and actions in due time.
Knowledge of God is important for building and growing your relationship with God.
God is pleased when you Walk in Obedience
We are not called to be forgetful hearers but faithful doers of God's commandments.
Obedience pleases God and Sin grieves the indwelling Holy Spirit.
Do not underestimate the possible negative consequences of sins. Throughout the Bible, we see both the Old Testament and New Testament scriptures emphasize the importance of obeying God's commands, over and over again.
God is pleased when you Share the Gospel
We are not called to keep the Light (Christ) just for us, but to let it shine on others as well (Mark 16:15).
God is pleased when you Teach the Truth
Be rich in the Word of Christ, so that other believers can learn from you (Read Colossians 3:16).
God is pleased when you Love God and His People
Biblical love is much of an action, rather than a feeling. If you love God, express it by obeying His Word.
If you love your brothers and sisters in Christ, help them grow in Christ, pray for them, help them with their financial needs etc.
A heart of worship and the willingness to serve God's people, flowing out of the love for Christ pleases God greatly. Jesus said that no good that is done to His disciples will go un-noticed. Even a cup of water given by you will be noticed and you will surely be rewarded.
God is pleased when you help the Poor and Needy
Consider lending to the Lord by giving to the poor. One who shows more mercy will obtain more mercy.
Every Christian is given this wonderful privilege and purpose to Please the Lord who made the entire universe.
As you start doing your best to please the Lord in all possible ways every day, you will be filled with His amazing Joy that will overflow from you to others and eventually the Light of Jesus Christ will shine brightly in you.
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