pleasing to god 2 corinthians 5:7-11. things that please god 2
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Pleasing to God
2 Corinthians 5:7-11
Things that Please God
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Walking by Faith Pleases God
2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:5-6
• Faith that obeys His word, Jno. 8:29 (55); 1 John 3:22
• Faith that endures, Hebrews 10:36-39• Faith that worships God, John 4:23-24
– Not due to convenience, but from conviction– Not out of easy, but when it is hard
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Living in the Spirit Pleases God
Romans 8:8-9
• No condemnation in Christ – Live according to the Spirit, Romans 8:1-4
• Spiritually minded have life and peace, Romans 8:5-7– Submit to the law of God, 8:5– Set mind on heavenly things, Col. 3:1-17– Follow the Spirit’s word and bear fruit,
Galatians 5:22-26 (16-18)
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Gospel Preaching Pleases God
1 Corinthians 1:21
• God’s message is the focus – Not the messenger, 1 Cor. 1:23; 2:1-5– Because it saves, 1:21– Because it is the power and wisdom
of God, 1:23-24
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A Worthy Life Pleases God
Colossians 1:9-12 (Heb. 13:21)
• Fruitful in every good work, 1:10; Eph. 2:10– Requires knowledge of His will, 1:9, 10– Requires wisdom, 1:9– Requires strength, patience, longsuffering
(with joy) and thankfulness, 1:11-12
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Obedient Children Please God
Colossians 3:20
• Discipline trains children to have respect for parents and for God, Hebrews 12:9-11
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Obedient Children Please God
Singular Devotion Pleases God
1 Corinthians 7:32-35
• Entanglements of this world hinder success, 2 Timothy 2:3-4; Hebrews 12:1
• Devoted holiness, 1 Corinthians 7:34-35• Devoted priorities, Matthew 6:33 (26:39)• Devoted love and allegiance, Luke 14:26
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Living Sacrifices Pleases God
Romans 12:1-2
• Judgment Day is a reason to please God, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10
• We seek to persuade you to please God, 2 Corinthians 5:11
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