Approved – week 1 – The Fear of the Lord
And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matt 3:17
A church that pleases God is made up of people who are pleasing God.
3 Qualities of a Church That Pleases God
A reverential awe that produces obedience, intimacy, and alignment with God’s heart.
The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. Psalm 147:11
Fearing, awe-filled, reverently aware of God’s holiness and authority.
Low View of God
High View of God
“I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 45You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. 46You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet.” Luke 7:44-46
When we lose our awe of God, the God we serve gets smaller.
…Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Phil 2:12-13 NLT
Want to go deeper this week? We’ve created a simple Bible reading plan that follows today’s message and helps you carry what God spoke on Sunday into your everyday life. Scan the QR code to walk it out with us this week. https://www.relatecommunity.com/soap
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