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How does God work in believers to will and to do His good pleasure?

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God works in believers to will and do His good pleasure by instilling in them both the desire and the ability to pursue righteousness.

In Philippians 2:13, Paul explains that it is God who works in believers to will and to do His good pleasure. This means that God not only influences the desires of a believer's heart but also empowers their actions toward fulfilling His will. Essentially, the transformative power of God in regeneration gives believers a new heart that desires to follow Him. This divine work enables believers to truly want what God desires, aligning their will with His. As they pursue a life that honors Him, they do so with the confidence that it is God who gives them the strength and ability to act according to His purposes, illustrating the beautiful partnership between divine sovereignty and human responsibility in the Christian life.
Scripture References: Philippians 2:13, Psalm 110:3, Galatians 2:20

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