The Bible provides comprehensive guidance on how God desires His followers to live, emphasizing a life of faith, obedience, love, and holiness. This entry explores key biblical principles and teachings that outline the lifestyle God expects from His people.

Faith and Trust in God

Central to the Christian life is faith in God. Hebrews 11:6 states, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." Faith is not merely intellectual assent but involves trust and reliance on God in all circumstances. Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

Obedience to God's Commands

Obedience is a fundamental aspect of living according to God's will. Jesus emphasized the importance of obedience in John 14:15 : "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." The Bible is replete with instructions and commandments that guide believers in righteous living. Deuteronomy 10:12-13 summarizes this call: "And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD that I am giving you this day for your own good?"

Love for God and Others

Love is the greatest commandment and the hallmark of a life pleasing to God. Jesus taught in Matthew 22:37-39 , "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" The Apostle Paul further elaborates in 1 Corinthians 13, describing love as patient, kind, and enduring. Love is the fulfillment of the law (Romans 13:10) and should be evident in the believer's interactions with others.

Holiness and Righteousness

God calls His people to a life of holiness, set apart from the world and dedicated to His purposes. 1 Peter 1:15-16 exhorts, "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" Holiness involves moral purity and a commitment to righteousness, as seen in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) and the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

Humility and Servanthood

Humility is a key characteristic of a life aligned with God's will. Philippians 2:3-4 advises, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." Jesus exemplified servanthood, teaching His disciples to serve rather than seek to be served (Mark 10:45).

Prayer and Communion with God

A life pleasing to God is marked by regular prayer and communion with Him. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 encourages believers to "Rejoice at all times, pray without ceasing, give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." Prayer is both a means of communication with God and a way to align one's will with His.

Stewardship and Responsibility

God entrusts His followers with various resources, including time, talents, and material possessions. Believers are called to be good stewards, as seen in the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). Colossians 3:23-24 instructs, "Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."

Witness and Evangelism

The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) underscores the importance of sharing the Gospel and making disciples. Believers are called to be witnesses of Christ's love and truth, living in a way that draws others to Him. Acts 1:8 promises, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

These principles, rooted in Scripture, provide a framework for how God desires His people to live, reflecting His character and advancing His kingdom on earth.Ephesians 5:1
Be you therefore followers of God, as dear children;
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Luke 9:23
And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
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Matthew 22:37-40
Jesus said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
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Mark 12:30
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength: this is the first commandment.
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Matthew 4:4
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
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Hebrews 6:1
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on to perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
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Ephesians 5:17
Why be you not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
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John 15:5
I am the vine, you are the branches: He that stays in me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without me you can do nothing.
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Matthew 7:1-29
Judge not, that you be not judged.
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Acts 17:23
For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore you ignorantly worship, him declare I to you.
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Revelation 22:12
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
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How to Understand God's Will.
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enough to God to know his ... may suppose they are doing what he wants them to do ...
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... taken up, and rightly, with the spiritual processes by which God is working ... "I live;
yet not I, but Christ liveth in me." He wants to bring us from clinging ...
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God's Need of Men who Pray
... today, seeking the lost and He would have us seek with ... The men God wants and upon
whom He depends, must work at ... God's action is just as much bound up in prayer ...
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"O Wretched Man that I Am!"
... with the Holy Spirit? That is what God wants; and nothing else will enable
us to live a life of power and peace. You know that when ...
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The Highway of Holiness
... day to day living the life the Lord intended us to live. ... will, though it often takes
Him time to make us see ... God wants me to see that it was not the thing that ...
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Christ the Bread of Life.
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thus with the bread of ... Just how the bread of life enables us to live forever ...
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"Having Begun in the Spirit"
... we shall see the glory of God revealed among us." This is ... you come to understand
that you must live every day ... God wants you to be a living vessel in whom the ...
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True Wisdom.
... If we are wise, we will live for God and eternity; we will get outside of ourselves,
and will care nothing for the honor and ... That is what God wants us to do. ...
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Christ's Friendship: Its Origin
... life, that they know thee"; there is no knowing God but by ... wants us to count Him
our very own; He wants to be ... Life for life; He gave His life for us to possess ...
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Home-Made Clouds
... bondage. God wants us to be free, to live naturally, and not to live under
a strain, but to exercise a proper degree of caution. ...
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