Pleasing God vs. chasing happiness (what the Bible says)

When life feels dark, God is still on the throne. In 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8, Paul calls the church to “please God more and more,” learning self-control and living a consecrated life. Pastor Mike unpacks timeless truths rooted in God’s character, why sexual integrity protects people from exploitation, and how the Spirit rewires our habits for holiness. He shares a vulnerable story of despair and the hope he found in Jesus, reminding us that revival starts with personal repentance, not politics. This message is titled: "Pursuing Holiness in Daily Life" by Pastor Mike Adkins Grace Church Orlando Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8, Malachi 3:6, Romans 13:1–2, 2 Chronicles 16:9, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 4:4 SERIES Faithful to the Finish: How to hold onto hope until Christ comes (1 & 2 Thessalonians) INTRODUCE YOURSELF & FIND YOUR NEXT STEP: https://discovergrace.com/next SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://discovergrace.com/subscribe SHARE A STORY, ASK A QUESTION - EMAIL: hello@discovergrace.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL FOR GOOD NEWS DAILY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discovergrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discovergracefl GIVE TO HELP US SHARE HOPE WITH PEOPLE IN NEED: https://discovergrace.com/give LISTEN TO GRACE AFTER HOURS PODCAST Apple: https://apple.co/48TJkSA Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46Nl96p Instagram: https://instagram.com/graceafterhours.pod LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CURRENT SERIES: https://discovergrace.com/magazine GRAB OUR FREE GRACE APP: https://discovergrace.com/app STAY IN THE KNOW AND JOIN OUR ANNOUNCEMENT LIST: https://discovergrace.com/email #goodisahead #teachingandhealing #grace #gracechurch #gracechurchorlando #graceorlando #graceonline #gracechurchflorida #gracechurchfl #discovergrace #pastormikeadkins #mikeadkins #centralflorida #floridachurch #orlandochurch #church #christianchurch #orlando #onlinechurch #churchonline #christian #bible #jesus #theology #testimony #scripture #biblical #churchvideo #sermon #