A church that pleases God is made up of people who are pleasing God.

5 Qualities of a Church That Pleases God
• A reverent church.
• A faith-filled church.
• A bold church.
• A unified church.
• A loving church.

ָי ֵר א
yare: fearing, awe-filled, reverently aware of God’s holiness and authority

Reverence for God isn’t a fear that drives us away from God, but an awe that draws us to Him.

How you view God determines how you live.

Low View of God
• Treat God’s Word casually.
• Ignore conviction and rationalize sin.
• Know what God says, but do what you want.

High View of God
• Take God’s Word seriously.
• Repent of your sins quickly.
• Obey God with reverence no matter the cost.

When our awe of God fades, our view of God shrinks.
Where has God become casual to you instead of holy?

TALK IT OVER

Read Psalm 147:11.

What are some qualities of a person who loves God with a reverent fear?

How has your relationship with God changed or grown as you’ve followed Him?

What practices or habits help you keep a high view of God?

Where has God become familiar to you instead of holy?

What steps will you take today and this week to remember His holiness?

How will your life look different six months from now as a result?

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