1 Samuel 15:22

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²²And Samuel said,

^(A)“Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices,
as in obeying the voice of the Lord?
Behold, ^(B)to obey is better than sacrifice,
and to listen than the fat of rams.

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Psalm 147:11

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¹¹but the Lord ^(A)takes pleasure in those who fear him,
in those who ^(B)hope in his steadfast love.

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Romans 8:8

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⁸Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

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Hebrews 11:6

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⁶And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God ^(A)must believe that he exists and ^(B)that he rewards those who seek him.

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Hebrews 13:21

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²¹^(A)equip you with everything good that you may do his will, ^(B)working in us^[a] that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, ^(C)to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

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