We need-to-know that we can please God. This can be accomplished by who we are rather than by what we do, but what we do is based on who we are.
When we trust in Jesus as our Savior, we do this realizing who we are. We are all sinners in some way or another, and there is no way we can make it right with God by ourselves. We need a Savior. So what we do is trust.
This starts a life long journey of changing who we are which affects what we do. Our life will now demonstrate a striking resemblance to Jesus’ earthly life who always did what pleased God because of who He was.
Once we know what we need-to-know, verses like Hebrews 13:16, “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased,” make a lot of sense as who we are becomes the basis for what we do.
Now you have the basis to be and do to please God. Let’s do it!
