Title: Who Can Please God?

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Scripture focus: Romans 8:8  So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

Devotion: The verse above is both clear and sobering. It reveals that anyone living according to the flesh—that is, under the control of sinful desires and human nature apart from God—cannot bring delight to Him. To understand who truly can please God, we must consider the contrast Paul presents in Romans 8 between life in the flesh and life in the Spirit.  
  Those who remain in the flesh are bound by the sinful nature inherited from Adam. Their lives are marked by self-centeredness, rebellion, and desires that run contrary to God’s will. Even if such individuals appear moral or religious outwardly, their hearts remain estranged from God, and thus they cannot please Him.  
  On the other hand, those who live in the Spirit are able to please God. Romans 8:9 explains, “You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you.” To please God, one must be born again, as Jesus taught in John 3:5–6. The indwelling of the Holy Spirit transforms a person’s desires, enabling them to walk in obedience and faith. As Galatians 5:16 reminds us, “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”  
  Faith is also essential. Hebrews 11:6 emphasizes, “Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.” Pleasing God is not about outward works alone but about trusting Him fully. Faith in Christ is the foundation of a life that pleases God.  
  Furthermore, obedience and holiness are indispensable. Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). God has called His people to holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:7), and pleasing Him means aligning our actions with His will, empowered by His Spirit.  
  In summary, those who live in the flesh cannot please God. But those who live in the Spirit, through faith in Christ, can. Pleasing God requires faith, obedience, and a Spirit-led life. Only those who are born of the Spirit and walk by faith in Christ can truly please Him.

Are you ready for Christ? Let us know your thoughts here. Please share this with your contacts. ©Dr. Joel Olanrewaju, gbemide09@gmail.com.

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