Good Morning World!
This will be our final lesson on pleasing Jesus, however, by no means will this topic be exhausted. There is much study to be done, just use these three studies as a foundation to build upon. There is much to learn on why and how we must please our Lord and Saviour!
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2Ti 2:4-5 MKJV No one who wars tangles with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who chose him to be a soldier. (5) And also if anyone competes, he is not crowned unless he competes lawfully.
Soldiers and Athlets are set aside in our societies, and have been for centuries, so that they may train and perform their tasks and duties to the satisfaction of their leaders. Ask any professional athlet and they will tell you that they must train eight to twelve hours per day. They must eat proper foods, and regardless of personal urges to eat other things, must keep to a strick lifestyle that most people couldn't maintain. A soldier must not even live within the regular civilian world. They are kept separate from civillians by living on a base. On this base they train daily, and have duties that only a soldier will do. These training excersizes and duties are meant to keep the soldier in top fighting condition. If the soldier doesn't please his or her CO they are punished until they line up with the standards of the group.
Paul is writting here to show us that being a Christian and following Christ is very similar. If they are kept up to a high standard, how much higher a standard are we held up to. Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost, why do we think that we can continually cross the boundary between lost and found? We must choose our position and stand firm.
A. Faith is the paramount attribute of a follower of Christ.
Heb 11:6 KJV 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.
We must believe that there is a God, and that He exists.
We must believe that if we seek after Him we will find Him and He will reward us.
B. Pray for wisdom and understanding of God's will so that we may do it.
Col 1:7-10 KJV As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; (8) Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. (9) 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; (10) That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
As soon as Paul heard of their belief in the Word of Truth of the Gospel and their love in the Spirit he began to pray that they were filled with and understanding of God's will for them so that they could do it and please Him.
C. Children, obey your parents in all things...
Col 3:20 KJV Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
This is the first commandment with promise. The promise being that you will live long on the earth. If we want to please God children need to learn to obey, for if they do they will be able to obey God their heavenly father as He declares His will in their life!
D. We must present the Gospel to all without deceit or guile, but with purity and righteousness.
1Th 2:1-8 KJV For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: (2) But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. (3) For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: (4) 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. (5) For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: (6) Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. (7) But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: (8) So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
1Co 1:21 KJV For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
The Gospel message which is the power of God unto salvation must be preached, and the more we spread the love of God, and the salvation that is through Jesus Christ the more we are pleasing to God!
E. Keeping His commandments is Pleasing to Him.
1Jn 3:22-24 KJV And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. (23) And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. (24) And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
John didn't leave us without an answer:
1. We must believe on the Name of Jesus Christ!
2. We must Love one another
3. We know He is in us by the Gift of the Spirit He gave us.
Faith in the Name, Love of the Brethren and being Filled with His Spirit are pleasing in His sight! If we can learn to live by this simple mantra we will see so many more ways to please Him!
F. Praise and Worship are pleasing to God.
Psa 69:30-31 KJV I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. (31) This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
He desires a personal relationship with us, and it pleases Him when we are willing to have a personal or corporate cummunion with Him!
G. There are some things that we should abstain from, which is pleasing to God.
1Th 4:1-8 KJV 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. (2) For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. (3) For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: (4) That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; (5) Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: (6) That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified. (7) For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. (8) He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.
1. Abstain from fornication or sexual sins such as adultery, and sleeping around.
2. Possess your body in sanctification and honour
3. Learn not to lust and desire for what is forbidden. Be content.
4. Do not defraud your brethren in any matter
5. Be ye holy as God is holy!
H. Doing good deeds for others and bring aid to those in need.
Heb 13:16 KJV But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
These are a few ways that we can learn to please God as Christians and born again believers. If we do these things we can be sure that we are doing what is pleasing to our saviour. It is important that we pray, for when we do we are in communion with the one whom we wish to please and He can lead and guide us into all truth!
This will be our final lesson on pleasing Jesus, however, by no means will this topic be exhausted. There is much study to be done, just use these three studies as a foundation to build upon. There is much to learn on why and how we must please our Lord and Saviour!
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2Ti 2:4-5 MKJV No one who wars tangles with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who chose him to be a soldier. (5) And also if anyone competes, he is not crowned unless he competes lawfully.
Soldiers and Athlets are set aside in our societies, and have been for centuries, so that they may train and perform their tasks and duties to the satisfaction of their leaders. Ask any professional athlet and they will tell you that they must train eight to twelve hours per day. They must eat proper foods, and regardless of personal urges to eat other things, must keep to a strick lifestyle that most people couldn't maintain. A soldier must not even live within the regular civilian world. They are kept separate from civillians by living on a base. On this base they train daily, and have duties that only a soldier will do. These training excersizes and duties are meant to keep the soldier in top fighting condition. If the soldier doesn't please his or her CO they are punished until they line up with the standards of the group.
Paul is writting here to show us that being a Christian and following Christ is very similar. If they are kept up to a high standard, how much higher a standard are we held up to. Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost, why do we think that we can continually cross the boundary between lost and found? We must choose our position and stand firm.
A. Faith is the paramount attribute of a follower of Christ.
Heb 11:6 KJV 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.
We must believe that there is a God, and that He exists.
We must believe that if we seek after Him we will find Him and He will reward us.
B. Pray for wisdom and understanding of God's will so that we may do it.
Col 1:7-10 KJV As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; (8) Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. (9) 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; (10) That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
As soon as Paul heard of their belief in the Word of Truth of the Gospel and their love in the Spirit he began to pray that they were filled with and understanding of God's will for them so that they could do it and please Him.
C. Children, obey your parents in all things...
Col 3:20 KJV Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
This is the first commandment with promise. The promise being that you will live long on the earth. If we want to please God children need to learn to obey, for if they do they will be able to obey God their heavenly father as He declares His will in their life!
D. We must present the Gospel to all without deceit or guile, but with purity and righteousness.
1Th 2:1-8 KJV For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: (2) But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. (3) For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: (4) 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. (5) For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: (6) Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. (7) But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: (8) So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
1Co 1:21 KJV For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
The Gospel message which is the power of God unto salvation must be preached, and the more we spread the love of God, and the salvation that is through Jesus Christ the more we are pleasing to God!
E. Keeping His commandments is Pleasing to Him.
1Jn 3:22-24 KJV And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. (23) And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. (24) And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
John didn't leave us without an answer:
1. We must believe on the Name of Jesus Christ!
2. We must Love one another
3. We know He is in us by the Gift of the Spirit He gave us.
Faith in the Name, Love of the Brethren and being Filled with His Spirit are pleasing in His sight! If we can learn to live by this simple mantra we will see so many more ways to please Him!
F. Praise and Worship are pleasing to God.
Psa 69:30-31 KJV I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. (31) This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
He desires a personal relationship with us, and it pleases Him when we are willing to have a personal or corporate cummunion with Him!
G. There are some things that we should abstain from, which is pleasing to God.
1Th 4:1-8 KJV 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. (2) For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. (3) For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: (4) That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; (5) Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: (6) That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified. (7) For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. (8) He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.
1. Abstain from fornication or sexual sins such as adultery, and sleeping around.
2. Possess your body in sanctification and honour
3. Learn not to lust and desire for what is forbidden. Be content.
4. Do not defraud your brethren in any matter
5. Be ye holy as God is holy!
H. Doing good deeds for others and bring aid to those in need.
Heb 13:16 KJV But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
These are a few ways that we can learn to please God as Christians and born again believers. If we do these things we can be sure that we are doing what is pleasing to our saviour. It is important that we pray, for when we do we are in communion with the one whom we wish to please and He can lead and guide us into all truth!
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