Wellpleasing
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The term "wellpleasing" in the Bible refers to that which is acceptable and pleasing to God. It is often associated with actions, attitudes, and offerings that align with God's will and commandments. The concept of being wellpleasing to God is a significant theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of living a life that honors and glorifies Him.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the idea of being wellpleasing to God is frequently connected with obedience to His laws and commands. The sacrificial system established in the Mosaic Law was designed to be wellpleasing to God when offered with a sincere heart. For instance, in Leviticus, the offerings made by the Israelites were to be without blemish, symbolizing purity and wholehearted devotion (Leviticus 1:3).

The prophets also spoke of what is wellpleasing to God, often contrasting it with mere ritualistic observance. Micah 6:7-8 questions, "Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? ... He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" This passage highlights that true wellpleasing actions are those that reflect justice, mercy, and humility.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of being wellpleasing to God is further developed through the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. The life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ are the ultimate example of what is wellpleasing to God. In Matthew 3:17 , during Jesus' baptism, a voice from heaven declares, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." Jesus' perfect obedience and fulfillment of God's will serve as the model for believers.

The apostle Paul frequently uses the term "wellpleasing" in his epistles to encourage Christians to live in a manner that honors God. In Romans 12:1-2 , Paul urges believers, "to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual act of worship." Here, being wellpleasing involves a transformation of life, aligning one's actions and thoughts with God's will.

In Colossians 1:10 , Paul prays for the Colossians to "walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God." This passage emphasizes that being wellpleasing to God involves both ethical conduct and spiritual growth.

Practical Implications

For Christians, the pursuit of being wellpleasing to God involves a holistic approach to life. It requires a heart that seeks to obey God's commandments, a mind that is renewed by His Word, and actions that reflect His love and righteousness. Hebrews 13:20-21 offers a benediction that encapsulates this pursuit: "Now may the God of peace... equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever."

Ultimately, being wellpleasing to God is not about achieving perfection through human effort but about living in a relationship with Him through faith in Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit to do His will.
Greek
2101. euarestos -- well-pleasing
... acceptable, well-pleasing. From eu and arestos; fully agreeable -- acceptable(-ted),
wellpleasing. see GREEK eu. see GREEK arestos. (euarestoi) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2101.htm - 7k
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2 Thessalonians i. 9, 10
... Which also he said in his Epistle to the Hebrews. "Ye have not yet resisted unto
blood, striving against sin." (Hebrews 12:4.) "Unto all wellpleasing," he says ...
/.../homily iii 2 thessalonians i.htm

Introduction
... It is the sure confidence in God, that all my doing is wellpleasing to Him; it is
trust in His mercy, even though He appears angry and puts sufferings and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/luther/a treatise on good works/introduction.htm

"Thou Shalt Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother. "
... and teaching of his children is sufficient of itself, except it be done in confidence
of divine favor, so that a man doubt not that he is wellpleasing to God ...
/.../luther/a treatise on good works/thou shalt honor thy father.htm

Paul a Pattern of Prayer
... the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every
good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/chapman/and judas iscariot/paul a pattern of prayer.htm

The Last Season
... the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every
good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his ...
//christianbookshelf.org/flavel/on keeping the heart/xii the last season.htm

Thesaurus
Wellpleasing (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wellpleasing (2 Occurrences). Philippians 4:18
But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of ...
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Well-pleased (11 Occurrences)
Well-pleased. Well-ordered, Well-pleased. Wellpleasing . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(DBY). Well-ordered, Well-pleased. Wellpleasing . Reference Bible.
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Well-pleasing (16 Occurrences)
Well-pleasing. Wellpleasing, Well-pleasing. Well-pleasingly . Multi-Version
Concordance ... (BBE). Wellpleasing, Well-pleasing. Well-pleasingly . Reference ...
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Odour (43 Occurrences)
... abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from
you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. ...
/o/odour.htm - 20k

Perfect (205 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 13:21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you
that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be ...
/p/perfect.htm - 47k

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Wellpleasing (2 Occurrences)

Philippians 4:18
But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
(KJV)

Hebrews 13:21
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
(KJV)

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