Pleasing God Rather Than People

For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?

When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: — read the full passage →

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.

But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. — read the full passage →

Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. — read the full passage →

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.

Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)

So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. — read the full passage →

But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. — read the full passage →

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. — read the full passage →

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.

The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. — read the full passage →

And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; — read the full passage →

Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.

I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass; — read the full passage →

Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. — read the full passage →

No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: — read the full passage →

For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:

By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. — read the full passage →

I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. — read the full passage →

Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. — read the full passage →

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. — read the full passage →

So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. — read the full passage →

For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord God: and not that he should return from his ways, and live?

But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; — read the full passage →

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. — read the full passage →

And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Honour widows that are widows indeed. — read the full passage →

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. — read the full passage →

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. — read the full passage →

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: — read the full passage →

O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. — read the full passage →

Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. — read the full passage →

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.