PLEASING GOD
"By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 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 ." (Hebrews 11:5, 6). It should be evident that the goal of every Christian is to please God, although many live as though it were God's sole task to please them. If asked, however, they would still tell you that they wish to please Him. Scripture tells us that it is impossible to please God without faith. We are then presented with two truths which faith must embrace. First, we must believe that God is - that He exists. Secondly, we must believe that He rewards those who diligently seek Him. Let's examine these two beliefs so that we can better understand what is necessary to ple...