One Thing
“What is the One Thing?”
Hebrews 11

Is it possible to love someone or something and not be pleased with them? 

There is a difference between “loving” and “being pleased.” 

Loving 					
Worthy of love 			
Unconditional 				
Esteemed or prized 			
Favorite				

Pleased 
Take pleasure in their actions 
When they choose what is right 
Prefer to love back
Motivated toward what pleases you.

“… behold, a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.’” –God, Matthew 3:17

Most of us know that God loves us, but do you believe that God is pleased with you?

What is the one thing that pleases God?

“And without faith it is impossible to please him …” –Hebrews 11:6

What is the one thing that pleases God?
Faith.

Is God pleased with your faith?

“So whether we are at home [heaven] or away [earth], we make it our aim to please Him.” –2 Corinthians 5:9

Hebrews 11

What is Biblical faith? – Hebrews 11:1-7
Faith trusts God’s reality over visible circumstances.

Biblical faith …
Trusts God with the future – Hebrews 11:8-22
• Weak faith leads to becoming conditional.

Chooses God over compromise – Hebrews 11:23-31
• Weak faith leads to inactivity and settling

Endures whatever comes – Hebrews 11:32-40
• Weak faith leads to distrust.

Faith is trusting God so deeply that we obey Him, follow Him, and endure for Him, even when we cannot see the outcome. 

Is God pleased with your faith?