Why is it important that we please God? Let’s look at a few examples of those who did and did not please God. I think we can gain an understanding of why it is important to please Him.
Some who did not please God include the following. Adam and Eve did not please God (Genesis 3). Cain did not please God (Genesis 4:1-7). Korah did not please God (Numbers 16:22-33). King Saul did not please God, though once he was pleasing to God (1 Samuel 15:22-23).
Some who did please God include these. Noah pleased God (Hebrews 11:7). Enoch pleased God (Hebrews 11:5). Of course, Jesus pleased God (Matthew 17:5; Luke 2:52).
To please God is to cause delight. “The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him” (Psalms 147:11). To fear God is to keep His commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13). Keeping His commandments pleases Him (1 John 3:22).
The results of pleasing God are as follows. God accepts our service (Acts 10:34-35). God gives us that for which we ask (1 John 3:22). God will give us a home with Him (Revelation 22:14).
In conclusion, Jesus said, “I do always those things that please Him” (John 8:29). The question is, “Am I pleasing God?“ If the answer to the question is, “Yes,” then we will be among those described in Matthew 25:34. However, if the answer is, “No,” then we will be among those noted in Matthew 25:41.
