What does the Bible say about God's pleasure in His people?
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The Bible reveals that God takes pleasure in His people even before their salvation, emphasizing His sovereign grace.
Psalm 149:4 states, 'For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people.' This reflects the remarkable truth that God's pleasure stems from His eternal love and purpose for them, established before the foundation of the world. This is not based on anything the individuals have done; rather, it is rooted in God's grace and the beauty He sees in them through Christ. The pleasure of God is fully realized as He sees His chosen people in the perfect righteousness of His Son, where salvation and acceptance are manifestations of His sovereign will.
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