13 Bible Verses about People Commended By God

The real Jew is the man who is one inwardly, and real circumcision is a matter of the heart, a spiritual, not a literal, thing. Such a man receives his praise not from men, but from God.

For it was by it that the men of old gained God's approval.

Yet though they all gained God's approval by their faith, they none of them received what he had promised,

For it is not the man who approves of himself who is really approved; it is the man of whom the Lord approves.

God has thought us fit to be intrusted with the good news, and so we tell it, making no effort to please men, but to please God, who tests our hearts.

Do your best to win God's approval as a workman who has nothing to be ashamed of, but rightly shapes the message of truth.

But food is not going to affect our standing with God. We are none the worse if we do not eat it, and none the better if we do.

for they cared more for the approval of men than for the approval of God.

Remember me to that veteran Christian, Apelles. Remember me to those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.

Do not form any premature judgments, therefore, but wait until the Lord comes back. For he will light up the darkness that now hides things and show what the motives in people's minds are, and then everyone will get from God the praise he deserves.

Doubtless there must be parties among you, if those who are right are to be recognized among you.

Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he stands the test, he will be given the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

and build yourselves up as living stones into a spiritual house for a consecrated priesthood, so as to offer spiritual sacrifices that through Jesus Christ will be acceptable to God.