Living a Life That Pleases God
A life that pleases Yahawah begins with a heart directed toward Him. A person may appear impressive, receive praise, and perform religious activities while avoiding the correction of God's Word. Scripture calls us to examine more than our outward reputation. Whom do we trust? Whose commands govern us? Why do we serve, and how do we treat people who cannot reward us?
New Beginnings Faith Ministries encourages believers to seek the Most High through Jesus Christ (Yahawashi), study the KJV Scriptures, and walk in His commandments. Pleasing God is not a way to purchase His mercy. It is the faithful response of a person who receives that mercy and desires to honor Him. This study examines the principles beneath our choices. For a practical rhythm from morning to evening, read Living A Godly Life Daily.
Faith: approach Yahawah as the One who is faithful
Hebrews 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.” Faith directs our confidence toward God rather than toward our reputation, religious performance, or ability to control an outcome. Diligently seeking Him involves listening to what He has revealed and responding to it.
Faith is tested when obedience carries a cost. If truthfulness could cost an advantage, do we still believe Yahawah's way is worthy of trust? If a prayer is not answered on our timetable, do we continue seeking Him? Faith does not guarantee that every desired result arrives immediately. It commits us to the One who knows what we cannot see.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV): “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Acknowledge Him by allowing Scripture to correct your preferred plan. Trust should make us teachable, rather than certain that every personal desire carries divine approval.
Obedience: let love accept His authority
John 14:15 (KJV): “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” Love for Yahawashi cannot be reduced to warm feelings or respectful language. His words have authority over our conduct. Obedience asks whether we are willing to follow what is true when it challenges habit, convenience, or tradition.
The ministry's commitment to Yahawah's commandments, the biblical Sabbath, and His dietary instruction belongs within that response. Study the passages carefully, ask honest questions, and practice what you learn. Do not substitute enthusiasm for understanding, or allow a public confession of faith to excuse private dishonesty.
Consider a person who speaks often about truth but quietly alters facts to protect their image. The deeper issue is whose authority they accept when truth becomes uncomfortable. A faithful response admits the error and corrects it. Obedience is also visible when no audience is present and no praise follows.
Romans 12:1 (KJV): “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Paul's appeal begins with mercy. Presenting ourselves includes our abilities, conduct, resources, and attention. We offer a whole life, rather than a religious portion that leaves other choices untouched.
Holiness: belong to God in purpose and conduct
1 Peter 1:15-16 (KJV): “But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” The word conversation here concerns our manner of life. Holiness reaches beyond appearance into what we value, tolerate, pursue, and practice.
Being set apart for Yahawah does not give us permission to despise others. It calls us to reject sin while speaking and acting with humility. A person can refuse a dishonest practice without humiliating everyone involved. Conviction should be clear enough to guide conduct and humble enough to receive correction.
Examine what you are protecting. Is a habit defended because it agrees with Scripture, or because changing it would be inconvenient? Is a boundary helping you remain faithful, or merely helping you feel superior? Holiness is a commitment to God's character and instruction, not a contest for the most impressive religious appearance.
Humility: remain willing to be corrected
Micah 6:8 (KJV): “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” Justice, mercy, and humility belong together. We cannot honor God by demanding fairness for ourselves while denying it to others.
Humility becomes visible when someone identifies a real fault. Listen before preparing a defense. Ask what is true in the correction and whether a repair is needed. You do not have to accept every accusation as accurate, but you should not dismiss truthful counsel merely because it comes from someone less prominent.
A ministry worker who overlooked a responsibility can acknowledge it without recounting every previous act of service. A parent can apologize without surrendering the duty to guide a child. Humility does not erase responsibility or competence; it keeps both subject to Yahawah's correction.
James 1:2-4 (KJV): “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” Testing can expose pride and impatience. Receive the opportunity to grow without pretending that every hardship is easy or that every critic is right.
Love: seek another person's good in truth
1 John 3:18 (KJV): “My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” Love gives substance to our profession. It asks whether another person's need matters to us when helping is inconvenient, unnoticed, or unlikely to be repaid.
Truth and love should not be separated. Flattery may make a conversation comfortable while leaving a harmful choice unchallenged. Harshness may use a true statement to injure rather than help. Speak in a way that is honest about the issue and attentive to the person.
For example, a struggling neighbor may need a practical offer rather than a quick speech about faith. Ask what would help, offer what you can responsibly provide, and protect their dignity. Do not share their difficulty publicly to demonstrate your generosity. The person receiving help is not a prop for your reputation.
Good works: serve as a response to grace
Ephesians 2:10 (KJV): “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Read this with the preceding verses about grace. Good works are part of the life God forms in His people; they are not a payment that places Him in our debt.
Hebrews 13:16 (KJV): “But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” Sharing and doing good can include giving resources, offering time, completing an overlooked task, or helping someone carry a responsibility. The value of service is not measured only by its visibility.
Ask whether your service is useful to the recipient. A promise beyond your ability can create more difficulty. A thoughtful, reliable offer honors both love and stewardship. Respect what the person needs, follow through, and resist keeping a running account of how much gratitude you are owed.
Philippians 4:13 (KJV): “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” In Paul's discussion of contentment, Christ's strength sustains faithfulness through differing circumstances. You can serve responsibly within your limits without competing with every other person's opportunities.
God's approval: be faithful when applause is absent
Galatians 1:10 (KJV): “For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.” Paul refused to make people's favor the authority over his service to Christ. We should likewise examine whether fear of disapproval is changing what we teach, say, or practice.
Seeking Yahawah's approval does not mean refusing all feedback. Wise counsel can expose errors we need to correct. The distinction is whether counsel helps us become faithful to Scripture, or whether we compromise truth simply to remain popular. Humility listens; people-pleasing treats acceptance as the final goal.
Ask, “Would I still do this if no one knew?” A quiet act of honesty, an unseen prayer, or service without public recognition can help answer that question. Matthew 6 warns against performing religious acts to be seen by others. Visibility is not automatically wrong; making admiration the purpose distorts the act.
Isaiah 41:10 (KJV): “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Rest in God's sustaining help when obedience is misunderstood. Do not answer criticism with contempt or claim every disagreement proves your righteousness.
Examine the motive and return to the Most High
Romans 8:28 (KJV): “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Entrust your growth to His purpose while remaining responsible for your conduct. Philippians 1:6 encourages confidence in His continuing work, not self-satisfaction.
Use these questions to examine one area of service or obedience: Am I trusting Yahawah? Does this agree with His Word? Am I willing to receive correction? Is another person's good being served? Would I remain faithful without praise? If you uncover pride, compromise, or neglect, confess it and take the needed step toward repentance.
Most High Yahawah, help me seek Thy approval with a sincere heart through Jesus Christ, Yahawashi. Strengthen my faith, correct my motives, and teach me obedience, holiness, humility, and love. Let my good works serve others and honor Thee, rather than seek applause. Amen.
Carry one principle from this study into a concrete response today. Faith becomes visible in obedience, and obedience should be shaped by love. Continue with Living A Godly Life Daily to practice these principles in speech, work, relationships, habits, and prayer.
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About the Author
Written by Vernita
Vernita is a dedicated biblical teacher, counselor, and the founder of New Beginnings Faith Ministries. With a deep passion for the King James Version Scriptures and years of experience in spiritual mentorship, Vernita is committed to helping believers uncover the profound truths of God's Word. Through books, courses, and daily teachings, Vernita equips individuals to walk in obedience, overcome fear through faith, and experience the true freedom of a Kingdom-focused life.
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