Pleasing People

For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.

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

but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who proveth our hearts.

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

When a man’s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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

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

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ liveth in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.

Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto edifying.

for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God.

Brethren, I count not myself yet to have laid hold: but one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before,

and without faith it is impossible to be well-pleasing unto him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek after him.

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

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

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

not in the way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

For no word from God shall be void of power.

Servants, obey in all things them that are your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord: — read the full passage →

proving what is well-pleasing unto the Lord;

And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, — read the full passage →

Wherefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well-pleasing unto him.

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

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

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.

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

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

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

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

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

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness toward God; — read the full passage →

Is any among you suffering? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise.

Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name. — read the full passage →

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own; — read the full passage →

rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;

For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt understand hereafter.

But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

Thus saith Jehovah: Cursed is the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from Jehovah.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

for it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

and they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

And he that sent me is with me; he hath not left me alone; for I do always the things that are pleasing to him.

Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Ye adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore would be a friend of the world maketh himself an enemy of God.

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and he was not found, because God translated him: for he hath had witness borne to him that before his translation he had been well-pleasing unto God: — read the full passage →

By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and he was not found, because God translated him: for he hath had witness borne to him that before his translation he had been well-pleasing unto God:

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. — read the full passage →

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us-ward.

But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. — read the full passage →

make you perfect in every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Servants, obey in all things them that are your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord:

Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ. — read the full passage →

For though I was free from all men, I brought myself under bondage to all, that I might gain the more. — read the full passage →

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

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than unto God, judge ye:

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

By faith we understand that the worlds have been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen hath not been made out of things which appear.

No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

For ye died, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, even Christ,

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.

Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

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

Forget not to show love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

and did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of a spiritual rock that followed them: and the rock was Christ.