Are we doing things in our life just to not be "bad" or are we doing things to please God? Join

Pastor Brian Mott for this week's message from the books of Romans and Luke.

Bible References -
Romans 8:5-8
Luke 9:58-62
Hebrews 11:6
John 14:15
Mathew 22:37
Romans 12:1-2
Psalms 40:8



Romans 8:5-8 (NIV)

5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but

those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6

The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.

7 The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it

do so. 8 Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.


Luke 9:58-62 (NIV)

58 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay

his head.”

59 He said to another man, “Follow me.”

But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”

60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of

God.”

61 Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my

family.”

62 Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the

kingdom of God.”


Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)

6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must

believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.


John 14:15 (NIV)

Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit
15 “If you love me, keep my commands.

Matthew 22:37 (NIV)

37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with

all your mind.’

Romans 12:1-2 (NIV)

A Living Sacrifice
12 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as

a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not

conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you

will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.


Psalm 40:8 (NIV)

8 I desire to do your will, my God;
your law is within my heart.

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