Romans 8:8

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Those who are under the power of their desires can’t please God.

Cross References

Romans 7:5

The power of sin used to control us. The law told us we couldn’t do certain things, but that only made us want to do them more. So our lives produced only death.

Romans 8:9

If the Spirit of God truly does live in you, you’re not ruled by your desires—you’re ruled by the Spirit. Anyone who doesn’t have the Spirit of Christ doesn’t belong to Christ.

Colossians 1:10

Then you’ll be able to lead a life that is worthy of the Lord and please him in every way. You’ll bear fruit in every good thing you do, you’ll get to know God better,

John 3:3

Jesus answered, “Truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they’re born again.”

Hebrews 13:21

supply you with everything good so that you can do his will. May he create in us what is pleasing to him through Jesus Christ. And may Jesus receive glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 John 3:22

and God will give us anything we ask for. That’s because we obey his commands and do what pleases him.

John 8:29

The one who sent me is with me. He hasn’t left me alone, because I always do what pleases him.”

1 Corinthians 7:32

I don’t want you to have anything to worry about. A single man is concerned about the things of the Lord. He wants to know how he can please the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Now I want to talk about some other matters, brothers and sisters. We taught you how to live in a way that pleases God, and that’s how you’re living. But in the name of the Lord Jesus, we ask you and urge you to do that more and more.

Matthew 3:17

A voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son. I’m very pleased with him.”

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t forget to do good and share with others, because God is pleased with offerings like those.

Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents in everything. That pleases the Lord.

Philippians 4:18

I’ve already received my full pay, and I have more than enough. I have everything I need, now that Epaphroditus has brought me the gifts you sent. They’re a sweet-smelling offering, a sacrifice that God accepts and that makes him happy.

Romans 1:21

They knew God, but they didn’t honor him as God, and they didn’t thank him. Their thinking became useless and their foolish hearts were darkened.