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    Approved By God?
    Approved By God?
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    Approved By God?

    By Elizabeth Audu

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    How are we to please God and learn how to do what He tells us is right? The author sets out for us what God’s approval means and how we can earn it. Quoting extensively from the Bible, she explains the importance of faith, obedience and giving if we are to please God and do His will. This book is a wake-up call to Christians who are not yet on the right path

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMereo Books
    Release dateFeb 22, 2017
    ISBN9781861516602
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      Approved By God? - Elizabeth Audu

      Elizabeth Audu

      APPROVED BY GOD?

      How to serve God and live doing His will as commanded

      Copyright © 2016 by Elizabeth Audu

      Published by Mereo

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      Elizabeth Audu has asserted her right under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.

      Unless otherwise indicated, Bible quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

      This book is a work of fiction and except in the case of historical fact any resemblance to actual persons living or dead is purely coincidental.

      A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

      This book is sold subject to the condition that it shall not by way of trade or otherwise be lent, resold, hired out or otherwise circulated without the publisher’s prior consent in any form of binding or cover, other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition, including this condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser.

      ISBN: 978-1-86151-660-2

      CONTENTS

      Dedication

      Acknowledgements

      About the Author

      Introduction

      Chapter 1 Worshipping God

      Chapter 2 Faith

      Chapter 3 Obedience

      Chapter 4 Giving/offering

      Chapter 5 Benefits in pleasing God

      Chapter 6 Message to the Angel of the Seven Churches

      Chapter 7 Pastors/Leaders

      Chapter 8 Acceptance criteria

      Chapter 9 Wake-up call for the chosen/elected Saints

      Conclusion

      Dedication

      To give praise, honour,

      glory to the Almighty God.

      This book is dedicated to

      God the Father,

      God the Son,

      and

      God the Holy Spirit.

      Without Him, this work would not

      have been possible.

      Thank you Lord!

      Acknowledgements

      I give all the glory and honour to the Creator of heaven and earth, whose grace and mercy has given me the opportunity and the strength to be a useful vessel and Kingdom builder.

      Special thanks to the fearfully and wonderfully covenanted children of the Most High God that the Lord has given unto me. I thank you all, because, without the family support and encouragement, this book would not have been birthed.

      I honour our Mother-in-Israel where I gave my life to Christ as a born-again Christian, Bishop Bolanle Odeleke Founder and General Overseer of (Power Pentecostal Church). The Power of God never fails. Your Ministry has brought about numerous Kingdom generals; you are highly appreciated.

      Deepest appreciation to Pastors Gabriel and Mrs Ilori of Christ Gospel Church London, may the Lord strengthen and uphold you till the end. Thanks for your kindness.

      My profound gratitude goes to Prophet Johnson and Pastor Mrs Akinfenwa of Voice of Prophecy UK, I say thank you for your support.

      My grateful thanks to my Local Assembly before I was called into the Ministry; the RCCG Royal Connections (RC). Appreciation to my Pastors, the Senior Pastors David and Dr Grace Sola- Oludoyi. All the Pastorate and members of R.C., I salute you.

      I am very grateful to the leadership of the Redeemed Christian Church of God under the leadership of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye. I am indebted to the Principal of Christ The Redeemer College London, Pastor Daniel Akhaemazea, and all the Lecturers at the bible college where I studied. I am forever grateful for the Kingdom values and divine transformation impacted on me.

      My sincere appreciation goes to the Senior Pastor Janet Adedipe of RCCG (Redemption Parish), for speaking the Word of Truth while I was serving during my pastoral placement. I say thank you, and to all the ministers, including the children’s department.

      I am thankful to Bishop David Oyedepo for undiluted teaching like the wisdom principles, living by faith etc. These have contributed immensely to my spirituality. I am also grateful to the Winner families, both home and abroad.

      I am deeply grateful to Prophet Lanre and Lady Evangelist Mrs Olotu of International Christian Association you are very much appreciated for your support, including the entire ICA members.

      I acknowledge the Ministers of Night Vigil Forum in London, all my friends, families, helpers of destinies in one capacity or the other.

      I would like to acknowledge the many authors whose books have over the years been invaluable sources of knowledge and inspiration to me.

      To my biological parents, Pa Joseph (RIP) and Mrs Okononfua, who nurtured me and my siblings in the way of the Lord, able to give us a comprehensive education, especially with my being a woman, which was not the norm as of that era. I say thank you Sir and Ma. I also acknowledge your invaluable contributions to my life and children when faced with the unexpected events of life. Thank you for being there.

      My beloved spouse, honest and caring helper of destiny, Sir Samuel O. Audu (RIP): there is nothing that can replace your absence. My most reliable and loving immediate junior brother who pushed me to excellence by his inspiration and his modelling, Dr Willy Emmanuel Okononfua (RIP).

      I thank God for the spiritual children the Lord has brought on my journey and the entire member of the Compassionate Act International Outreach in the UK, Africa, and all over the world. May the power in the blood of Jesus Christ always be a shield, providing peace, prosperity, and a refuge, both in the physical and spiritual dimensions, in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth Amen.

      My gratitude towards everyone who will be affected by this book. May God bless you all in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ Amen.

      About the Author

      Elizabeth L. Audu was born in Lagos, Nigeria, originated from Edo State (Ishan) Irua/Uromi, and is a former staff member of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Victoria Island, Lagos. She has since lived in the United Kingdom for many years, as a Registered Nurse and Community Practitioner. Elizabeth holds a Diploma of Higher Education in Adult Nursing and degree in Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Health Promotion and Public Health. She is able to impact the community in promoting health and well-being of the family. She attained a Diploma in Christian Ministries at the National Open College Network and a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Theology from Trinity College, at Newburgh in the State of Indiana, U.S.A. She is a Pastor, a motivational speaker, and a counsellor in the areas of prayers.

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      Introduction

      What is approval?

      Approval is the action of approving of something, giving a favourable opinion. For example, a seal of approval is an indication that something is officially accepted or given a satisfactory of authorization (Concordance Dictionary). However, the Spiritual perspectives of an Approval are metaphorically used as the testing of the Christian’s faith. According to 1st Peter 1:7:

      That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.

      Hence (2nd Corinthians 5:9): Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

      In other to please Him, saints ought to be doing things that makes God happy. He takes pleasure in His people. The Scripture declared that humanity was created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26):

      And God said, let us make man in our image, after our likeness and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

      All others reproduce after their kind. Man was the only one made in the image of God, but the Creator of mankind was unhappy with His creation as pre-planned, doing things in their own ways as (2nd Corinthians 5:10) affirmed: For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

      There is a book of reckoning because everyone shall stand in God’s presence to give account. Except we strive hard to do His will in order to please Him before an approval is obtained. Christianity is of the Jews, but The Saviour paid a sacrificial offering for humanity to both the Jews and the Gentiles. He is a universal God.

      Jesus Christ is the only judge (Roman 14:12):

      So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Therefore, specified in 1st Peter 4:5: Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.

      For that reason, pleasing God relocates you from the realm of carnality to spirituality of God. To obtain God’s approval is to live a well- pleasing lifestyle, because a man in the flesh cannot please God and the wages of sin is death. God was able to declare to His only begotten Son as stated in Mark 1:11: And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

      One testimony you must have is that you pleased God because there is a heavenly certificate of approval attached for doing His will. Everyone who pleases God gets a divine promotion. Some of our patriarchs like Enoch, Abraham etc. and Jesus were accepted. You can be too. To what extent have you pleased God? If we do, you and I will care about everything God cares about. You will obey Him totally, because partial obedience is disobedience.

      Colossians 1:27 stated: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

      Thus there is no reason why believers cannot please God as

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