Bible Verses about 'Approval'

Does it now appear to you that I am trying to gain… Galatians 1:10

Does it now appear to you that I am trying to gain the approval of human beings rather than the approval of God? Am I seeking to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10	For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I wouldn’t be a servant of Christ. obedience reward relationships
Make every effort to present yourself before God as one who is worthy of his approval, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, but who imparts the word of truth without any alteration. 2 Timothy 2:15	Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth. honesty truth work

The words of a wise man win favor, but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. Ecclesiastes 10:12	The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips. speaking wisdom
Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For it is on him that God the Father has set his seal. John 6:27	Don’t work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him. eternal life Jesus food
May the favor of the Lord, our God, rest upon us. And may the work of our hands prosper— indeed, may the work of our hands prosper. Psalm 90:17	Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us. Establish the work of our hands for us. Yes, establish the work of our hands. grace encouragement work
What right do you have to pass judgment on someone else’s servant? The master will determine whether that servant will stand or fall. But the servant will be upheld, for the Lord has the power to enable him to stand. Romans 14:4	Who are you who judge another’s servant? To his own lord he stands or falls. Yes, he will be made to stand, for God has power to make him stand. faith judgment equipment