'It is a dangerous thing to ignore the Bible's asssumption, and expectation, that righteousness is possible. Of course, our righteousness can never appease God's wrath. We need the imputed righteousness of Christ. More than that, we cannot produce any righteousness in our own stregth. But as born-again believers, it is possible to please God by his grace. Those who bear fruit in every good work and increase in the knowledge of God are fully pleasing to God (Col.1:10). Presenting your body as a living sacrifice pleasees God (Romans 12:1). Looking out for your weaker brother pleases God (14:18). Obeying your parents pleases God (1 Thess. 2:4). Praying for the governing authorities pleases God (1 Tim. 2:1-3). Supporting your family members in need pleases God (5:4). Sharing with other pleases God (Heb. 13:16)). Keeping his commandments pleases God (1 John 3:22). Basically, whenever you trust and obey, God is pleased.'
Kevin DeYoung, The Hole in Our Holiness, p.69.
