Proving (δοκιμαζοντες). Testing and so proving.

Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. That is, "Walk as children of light (Ephesians 5:8), thus showing what is a…

Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.—So in Romans 12:2, the proving what is the good and acceptable and perfect …

We ought to pray that our whole life may be acceptable unto the Lord. We are ourselves accepted in the Beloved; and, that being t…

The exhortation in v.8 is further supplemented by an instruction to “find out what pleases the Lord” (cf. v.17). “To find out” (GK 1507) has to do …

Proving what is acceptable to the Lord. There are many things that are acceptable to God, as the person of Christ, his righteousnes…

Filthy lusts must be rooted out. These sins must be dreaded and detested. Here are not only cautions against blatant acts of sin, but also against …