Matthew 7:12

In everything and in every way, treat others as you would like to be treated, for this sums up what is taught in the Law and the Prophets.

James 1:13-16

When tempted, let no one say that they are being tempted by God. For God can neither be tempted by evil, nor tempt anyone else either. Instead, we are tempted when our own desires draw us away and entice us. Then, after our desires are conceived, sin is born. And sin, if allowed to mature, brings death. Let there be no mistake about this, dearly beloved.

Psalm 28:7; 29:1-2; 30:4-5, 11-12

The LORD is my strength and my shield. In him my heart trusts, and I am helped. Therefore, my heart greatly rejoices and I will give thanks to him in song. Give honor to the LORD, O mighty ones, for glory and strength are attributes of the LORD. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name. Bow before the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. Sing praises to the LORD, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is only for a moment, but his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. The LORD has turned my wailing into dancing. He has taken away my mourning clothes and clothed me with gladness, so that my heart may sing praises and not be silent. O LORD, my God, I will give thanks to you forever!

Mark 2:23-28

One Sabbath, as Jesus and his disciples were walking through a grain field, they began to pluck some ears of corn. The Pharisees were watching and said to him, "Why are they doing what is forbidden on the Sabbath?" And he said to them, "Have you never read what David and his companions did when they became hungry? He entered the house of God during the time when Abiathar was the high priest, and ate the show bread, which is only lawful for the priests to eat. He also gave some to those who were with him." Then he said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath."

Hebrews 10:19-25

Dear brothers and sisters, we now have a boldness for entering into the holy of holies, because of the blood of Jesus. With his body, he initiated for us a new and living way through the veil. And since we have such a great high priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a sincere heart, in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience, and having our bodies washed in pure water. Let us hold on tight to the hope that we profess, never wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may inspire each other on to love and good deeds. Let us never give up meeting together, as is the manner of some, and let us encourage one another all the more as you see the Day approaching.

2 Timothy 2:16-19

Steer clear of worldly, godless chatter, because it only leads to more and more ungodly behavior. Such talk spreads like gangrene, as in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus, who have veered off course from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, wrecking the faith of some. Nevertheless, the solid foundation laid by God is sealed with these inscriptions: "The LORD knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who names themselves with the name of the LORD, must turn away from evil."

1 Peter 3:15b-17

Always be prepared to give an answer to anyone who asks you to give an account for the hope within you. Be gentle and respectful, keeping your conscience clear, so that if someone speaks evil of your Christ-like behavior - they may be ashamed of their slander. If it is God's will that you should suffer, it is better to suffer for doing good than for doing wrong.

1 Timothy 4:9-11

This is a trustworthy statement that deserves full acceptance, and for this we labor and strive: we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe. Emphasize and teach this.

Philippians 2:12-13

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed - not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence - continue to work on your salvation with reverence and fear. For it is God who is working in you, giving you the will and the power to achieve his purpose.

Philippians 2:12-13

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed - not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence - continue to work on your salvation with reverence and fear. For it is God who is working in you, giving you the will and the power to achieve his purpose.

Psalm 33:13-15

The LORD looks down from heaven and sees everyone on earth.
From his dwelling place he watches every inhabitant.
He who formed the heart in each of us, considers everything we do.

2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ. Wherever we go he reveals through us the sweet fragrance of knowing him. For in Christ we are to God a sweet aroma, discernible by those who are being saved, and by those who are perishing. To the perishing we are the fearful smell of death; but to those who are being saved we are the perfume of life. And who is equal to such a task? We are not like the many who preach the Word just to make money. On the contrary, we preach Christ in sincerity, in the name of God, in the presence of God.

Luke 6:46-49

What is the point of calling me, Lord, Lord, without doing what I tell you to do? Let me explain to you what it is like when someone comes to me, hears what I have to say, and obeys me. It is like when a man builds a house and digs down deep to lay the foundation on bedrock. Then when floodwaters rise and beat on the house, it will stand firm because it was built properly. When someone hears what I have to say, but does not obey me, it is like when a man builds a house without a foundation. When the floodwaters rise and beat on the house, it immediately collapses and is completely destroyed.

2 Peter 2:1-3

And there arose false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will stealthily introduce dangerous heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, which will bring on themselves a swift destruction. Many will follow their evil ways, and because of them the Way of the Truth will be maligned. In their greed, they will use deceptive arguments to exploit you. Their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.

1 John 2:1-2

My dear children, I write these things to you to help you avoid sin. But if you do sin, we have an advocate with the Father: Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for the sins of the whole world.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Always be joyful. Continually pray. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Never put out the fire of the Holy Spirit. Never scoff at prophecies. Test everything and hold on to the good. Steer clear of even the appearance of evil.

Colossians 1:24-27

I rejoice in what was suffered for you, for I am completing and sharing in the suffering of Christ on behalf of his body, which is the church. I was given a stewardship from God, and made a servant for your benefit, in order to fulfill the Word of God. This message was kept secret for centuries and generations, but now it has been revealed to the saints. It is to them that God has chosen to make the glory of his riches known among the Gentiles. And the mystery is this: Christ is in you and the hope of glory.

Matthew 6:24

No one can serve two masters, for either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and be against the other. You cannot serve God and worship money.

Mark 1:9-13

One day, Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan River. All at once, as he came up out of the water, he saw the heavens being torn open, and the Holy Spirit descending on him like a dove. A voice came from Heaven, saying, "You are my dearly-beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!" Immediately the Holy Spirit compelled Jesus to go out into the wilderness. And there he remained for forty days being tempted by satan. He was among the wild animals, and angels attended him.

Hebrews 3:1-6

And so, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our faith: Christ Jesus. He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God's house. And Jesus is worthy of more glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. Every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be known later, but Christ is faithful over God's house as the Son. And we are his house, if we remain confident in our hope in Christ to the end.

Romans 12:19-21

Beloved, never take vengeance into your own hands, but rather, give it to God. For it is written, "VENGEANCE BELONGS TO ME, AND I WILL REPAY," says the Lord.
To the contrary: if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if your enemy is thirsty, give him something to drink. Doing so will be like heaping burning coals on his head.
Do not let evil get the best of you. Instead, overpower evil with good.

Ephesians 2:1-3

You were once dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you once lived when you followed the ways of the world, the ways of satan, the same spirit now at work in those who disobey God. We were once one of them, satisfying our sinful nature in both thought and deed. And just like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.

1 Peter 2:9-10

You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people acquired and belonging to God. Proclaim the excellences of him who called you out of the darkness and into his wonderful light. In the past you were nobody; now you are the people of God! In the past you had not experienced mercy; now his mercy is yours!

1 Timothy 3:1-7

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires an honorable position. An overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach; not a drinker, not violent, not a lover of money, but gentle, not quarrelsome. He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him. For, if a man does not know how to manage his own family, how will he take care of the assembly of God? He must not be a new convert, lest he become proud and fall into the same condemnation as the devil. And he must have a good reputation with outsiders, to avoid falling into disgrace and the devil's snare.

Philippians 2:5-11

Have the same attitude as Christ Jesus, who, being of the nature and form of God, did not regard equality with God something to cling to, but emptied himself, taking on the nature and form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of a mortal man. And when he appeared in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even to the extent of dying, even death on a cross. Therefore, God has highly exalted him, and given him a name above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow - in heaven - and on earth - and even under the earth. And every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father!

Galatians 6:1-5

Brothers, if one of you becomes caught up in a sin, those of you who are spiritual should gently steer them back on course; but be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. Carry each other's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ. If one of you has an exaggerated opinion of themselves, they alone are being fooled. Each one should learn how to properly assess their own actions. Then they can be sure in their own right, without any comparisons to someone else. For each of us should carry our own load.

Luke 6:27-30

And Jesus said, "Listen to me. Love your enemies, and do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who falsely accuse you. To anyone who hits you on one cheek, offer them the other one as well. If someone demands your coat, offer them your shirt also. Give to everyone who asks of you, and if anyone takes away what belongs to you, do not demand it back."

John 4:46-53

From Judea, Jesus returned to Cana in Galilee, where he had turned water into wine. And there was a certain royal official in nearby Capernaum whose son lay very ill. When the man heard that Jesus had arrived in Galilee, he went to him, and begged him to come heal his son, for he was about to die. So Jesus said to him, "Unless you all see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe." "Sir," said the man, "please come down before my boy dies." And Jesus said to him, "Go home. Your son lives!" The man took Jesus at his word and departed. On the journey home, his servants met him to report that his son was alive and well. So he inquired of them when it was that he began to get better. They told him, "The fever left him yesterday afternoon at 1 pm." The father realized that this was exactly when Jesus had said, "Your son lives." So he and his whole household believed in Jesus.

1 Corinthians 2:10b-14

The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who can know a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? In the same way - no one can comprehend the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. You see, we were not given the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. And we tell you this, not in words from human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit. We explain spiritual truths with the Spirit's words. A man without the Spirit does not know the truths that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them because they are spiritually discerned.

Genesis 11:1-9

There was a time when the whole earth spoke a single language and the same words. And it came about, as people moved eastward, that they found a valley in the land of Shinar and settled there. They said, "Come, let us make bricks, and bake them thoroughly." Back then they used brick for stone, and tar for mortar. Then they said, "Let us organize and build ourselves a city, with a tower whose top reaches far into the sky. It will unite us and keep us from being scattered throughout the earth." The LORD came down to see the city and the tower that the people were building. And the LORD said, "Behold, they are as one, speaking the same language; and this is only the beginning of what they are capable of doing. Let us give them different languages so they will be unable to understand each other." By doing so, the LORD dispersed them throughout the earth; and they stopped building the city. The name of the place was called Babel because it was there that the LORD confused the people by giving them many languages, thus scattering them throughout the earth.

Romans 4:18-25

Against hope, Abraham hoped and believed and became the father of many nations, just as God said it would happen. His faith was not weak, even though he was a hundred years old, and knew that both his body and Sarah's womb were as good as dead. He never wavered in unbelief regarding the promise of God. In fact, he found strength in faith, and gave glory to God, because he was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises. Therefore, it was credited to him as righteousness. But the words "it was credited to him as righteousness" are not just for Abraham's benefit, but also for us, for God will credit righteousness to us for believing in Jesus our Lord who was raised from the dead. He was delivered over to death for our sins, and raised to life for our justification.

Titus 3:9-11

Steer clear of foolish questions, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels over the law. They are unprofitable and vain. After warning them twice, avoid anyone causing divisions among you. You can be certain that such a person is warped and sinful and self-condemned.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who patiently endures temptation, because when he has passed the tests, he will receive the crown of life that the LORD promised to those who love him.

Psalm 27:2-6

When evil people come to devour me, even my enemies and my foes, they will stumble and fall. Even though a whole army were to surround me, my heart will not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident. One thing I have asked of the LORD, the thing I want most: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to witness the LORD's beauty, and to inquire of him in his temple. For in the day of trouble, he will conceal me there. He will hide me in a secret place; he will place me out of reach onto a high rock. Then I will hold my head up high above the enemies who surround me. In his tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD!

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 11a

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to harvest;
A time to kill, and a time to heal;
A time to break down, and a time to rebuild;
A time to cry, and a time to laugh;
A time to grieve, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather them together;
A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to search, and a time to stop searching;
A time to keep, and a time to throw away;
A time to tear, and a time to mend;
A time to be silent, and a time to speak up;
A time to love, and a time to hate;
A time for war, and a time for peace.
He has made everything beautiful in it's time.

Hebrews 9:27-28

Just as surely as it is that everyone has one appointment with death, and then comes their judgment, it is certain that Christ, who was sacrificed once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not as another sin-offering, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly wait for him.

2 Timothy 2:8-14

Remember this: Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, was raised from the dead. This is the gospel for which I suffer, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the Word of God cannot be chained. Therefore, I am ready to endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. And you can count on these truths: If we die with him, we will also live with him. If we endure with him, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he will deny us. But if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, because he cannot deny who he is. Remind people of these things, and warn them before God not to quarrel over words; for it is of no value, and only undermines those who listen.

1 Peter 3:13-15a

Now, who is going to do you harm, if you are eager to do good? And even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. So do not feel threatened, and do not be frightened, but be completely devoted to the Lord God.

1 Timothy 4:7-8

Steer clear of profane fiction and old wives' tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly, keeping yourself spiritually fit. Exercising your body provides some benefits, but training yourself spiritually is infinitely more profitable because of the benefits for this life, and for the one to come.

Philippians 1:27-30

Be sure to conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you, or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm and united in one spirit, in a single-minded fight for the faith of the gospel. Refuse to be frightened in any way by your adversaries, for your fearlessness is a sign that they will be destroyed, and that you will be saved by God himself. To you it has been granted, on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but you also have the privilege to suffer for him, for you are engaged in the same conflict which you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

Psalm 33:10-12

The LORD voids the plans of nations, and disallows their schemes. But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, and the intentions of his heart through all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, and the people he chose for his inheritance.

2 Corinthians 1:18-22

We assure you that as certainly as God is faithful, we have never given you a message meaning both "yes" and "no." And Jesus Christ, the Son of God, whom Silas, Timothy and I preached to you, does not waver between "yes" and "no," but in him it has always been "Yes!" Every promise of God finds its divine affirmation in him, and through him we say, "Amen!" to the glory of God. And it is God who gives both you and us the ability to stand firm in Christ, annointing us with his seal, a living guarantee, the Holy Spirit in our hearts.

Galatians 3:6-9

Abraham believed God, and his faith counted as righteousness. Understand, then, that those of faith are children of Abraham. And Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify all people on the basis of faith, announced the gospel in advance to Abraham, saying, "All nations will be blessed through you." So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with faithful Abraham.

2 Peter 1:16-21

We were not telling clever fables when we told you about the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ - we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice of Majestic Glory called to him, "This is My Son, the Beloved, in whom I am well pleased." We heard the voice come from heaven while we were with him on the holy mount. That is why we have even greater confidence in what the prophets proclaimed. And you will do well to pay close attention, for their word illuminates until the day dawns, and the morning star shines in your hearts. Know for certain that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation, nor was it ever proclaimed by the will of man, but holy men were filled by the Holy Spirit, and God spoke.

1 John 1:8-10

If we do not admit that we are sinners, we deceive ourselves, and the Truth is not in us.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive our sins, and to cleanse us from every unrighteousness.
If we claim that we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar, and the Word is not in us.

1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

We ask you, brothers, to honor those who work hard among you, who are leading you in the Lord, and who counsel you. Regard them highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the disorderly, encourage the timid, support the weak, and be patient with everyone. See to it that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always pursues what is good, both to one another and to everyone else.

Colossians 1:9-11

From the day we first heard of your faith and love, we have not stopped praying for you. We ask God to fill you with the full knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. We pray that your life will be worthy of the Lord, pleasing him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God. We pray for you to be strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for great endurance and perseverance with joy.

Matthew 6:19-21

Do not accumulate for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust can consume, and where thieves cannot break through nor steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Mark 1:4-8

John came, baptizing in the wilderness, and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. People from throughout the land of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem, went out to him confessing their sins, and he baptized them in the river Jordan. John wore clothes made from camel's hair and he had a leather belt around his waist. For food, he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, "He is coming: the One who is greater than me. So much greater, that I am not even worthy to stoop down and loosen his sandals. I baptized you in water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit."

Hebrews 4:14-16

Having therefore a great high priest who has gone to heaven, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold tightly to our confession of faith. We do not have a high priest who is unable to understand our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way like us, yet without sin. Therefore, let us boldly draw near the throne of grace. There we will find mercy and grace to help us in our time of need.

Romans 12:17-18

Never repay evil with evil. Be honorable to everyone. If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Ephesians 1:11-16

In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been chosen in advance according to the purpose of him who conforms everything to his will, so that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, live for the praise of his glory. And you, having heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation, and also having believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is a pledge of our inheritance, anticipating the redemption of those in God's possession, to the praise of his glory. This is the reason that, having heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and the love which you have for all the saints, I have not stopped thanking God for you, remembering you in my prayers.

1 Peter 2:4-8

As you come to him, the living Stone, who was rejected by men, but chosen by God and precious to him - you too are like living stones as you are being built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For as it says in Scripture: "Behold, I am placing my chosen and precious cornerstone in Zion. Anyone trusting in him will never be disappointed." To you who are trusting, this stone is precious, but to you who are unbelieving, "the stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone," and, "a stumbling stone, a rock on the offense." They stumble at the word and are unbelieving, which is their destiny.

1 Timothy 2:8-15

I desire that men everywhere pray, without anger or controversy, lifting up holy hands. In the same way, I desire that women wear sensible clothing, dressing with modesty and discretion, not adorned with elaborately arranged hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothing, but adorned with good deeds, appropriate for women professing godliness. Let a woman learn quietly and submissively, for I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent. Remember that Adam was formed first, then Eve. It was not Adam who was deceived; it was the woman who was deceived into disobedience. But women will be saved through childbearing, if they remain in faith, and love, and holiness, and self-control.

Philippians 1:1-8

This letter is from Paul and Timothy, bond servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: Grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God every time I think of you. Whenever I pray for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your contribution to the gospel from the first day until now. And I am certain that he who began a good work in you will continue deveoping it until the day of Jesus Christ. It is so right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart. So both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partakers with me of grace. God is my witness how I long for all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.

Jude 1:24-25

Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to bring you into the presence of his glory unblemished and full of joy; to God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be all glory, majesty, power, and authority, before time, now, and forever. Amen.

Luke 6:20-26

He lifted up his eyes to his disciples, and said, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you, when they mock you, and when they label you as evil because you follow the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy! For great is your reward in heaven. Remember that the prophets were treated the same way. But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your reward. Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep. And woe to you when everyone is nice to you, for false prophets were treated the same way."

John 3:35-36

The Father loves the Son and has entrusted everything to his hands. Anyone believing in the Son possesses eternal life, but anyone rejecting the Son will never experience life eternal, for God's wrath remains on him.

Romans 1:18-32

The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. That which may be known of God is revealed in them, for God revealed it to them. The invisible qualities of God - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood from what has been created, so as to render them without excuse. For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God, or even thanked him, but became vain in their reasoning, and their foolish heart was darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images like mortal man, birds, animals, and reptiles. So God turned his back on them and gave them over to the shameful desires of their hearts, sexual impurity, and the degrading things they did with each other's bodies. They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshipped and served created things rather than the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise. Amen. Because of this, God gave them over to shameful passions. Their women exchanged natural relations for what is unnatural. In the same way, men abandoned normal relations with women and burned with lust for one another, doing shameful things with other men, and receiving due penalty for their perversion. And, just as they thought it foolish to know God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do things that never should be done. They were filled with unrighteousness: sexual immorality, wickedness, greed, hate, envy, murder, quarreling, deceit, malice, gossip, slander, hatred of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventing new ways to sin, disobedient to parents, senseless, faithless, heartless, unforgiving, and unmerciful. And even knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do them anyway, they encourage others to do the same.

1 Peter 2:1-3

Rid yourself of any and all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. Like newborn babies, crave spiritual milk, that by it you may grow, now that you've tasted the Lord's goodness.

1 Corinthians 2:6-10a

We speak a message of wisdom among the mature - a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nothing. We speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom that has been hidden and which God destined for our glory before time began. None of the rulers of this world have understood it, for had they known, they never would have crucified the Lord of glory. The Scripture is true that says "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him." But God has revealed these things to us through his Spirit.

Titus 3:1-2

Remind believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to obey the law, to always be ready to do what is good, to slander no one, to avoid quarreling, and to show true humility to everyone.

Matthew 7:7-8

Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you. For everyone who asks, receives. He who seeks, finds. To him who knocks, it will be opened.

James 1:9-11

Let a brother in humble circumstances rejoice in his high position; and let the one who is rich take pride in being humbled, because like a flower in the grass, he will pass away. For the sun rises, brings a scorching heat, and withers the grass and flowers, ruining their graceful appearance. So also will the rich man fade away in his pursuits.

Psalm 27:1

The LORD is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

Ecclesiastes 3:14-15

I know that whatever God does, it will endure forever. Nothing is to be added to it, and from it nothing is to be withdrawn. God's purpose is so that people will revere and fear him. Whatever is, has already been. What will be, has been before. And God will call the past into account.

Hebrews 5:7-9

While Jesus was here on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death. He was heard because of his deep reverence for God. Even though he was the Son of God, he learned obedience through what he suffered, and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him.

2 Timothy 2:15

Be diligent to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker without any reason to be ashamed, properly handling the word of truth.

John 3:19-21

Here is the verdict (for the test by which men are judged): the Light came into the world, but people doing evil loved the dark more than the light. For everyone who does evil, hates the light, and avoids the light, for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But everyone who lives by the truth willingly comes into the light, so that their deeds can plainly be seen to be of God.

1 Timothy 3:16

Without question, the mystery of our faith is great: God appeared in human form and was declared righteous by the Holy Spirit as witnessed by angels. He was proclaimed among the nations and believed in throughout the world. Then he returned to heaven in glory.

Philippians 1:18b-26

I rejoice, and will continue to rejoice, for I know that my deliverance will come through your prayers and the help given me by the Spirit of Jesus Christ. I fully expect and hope that in nothing will I be ashamed, and that I will continue in all boldness as Christ is magnified in me, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I live on in this body it will mean fruitful labor. Yet, what I will choose? I do not know. The dilemma I face is having to choose between departing to be with Christ, which is better for me, or to remain, which is better for you. Knowing what I know, I am convinced that I will remain and abide with you, for your progress and joy in faith, and so that your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.

Psalm 33:5-9

The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his lovingkindness. The heavens were created by a word from the LORD, and all the stars by the breath of his mouth. He gathered the waters of the seas into their boundaries, and stored the oceans in vast reservoirs. Let all the earth fear the LORD. Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. For he spoke, and it was. He commanded, and it happened.

2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles, for our being able to comfort others in trouble, with the comfort he has given us. For just as we share in the suffering of Christ, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. If our troubles are heavy, it is for your comfort and salvation. When we are comforted, is for your comfort, so you can patiently endure the same suffering. Our hope for you is sure, knowing that just as you share in the suffering, you also share in the comfort.

Galatians 5:19-25

Giving in to the desires of a sinful nature results in adultery, fornication, perversion, and lustfulness; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, quarreling, jealousy, rage, selfish ambition, division, false teaching, envy, murder, drunkenness, wild parties, and things like these - all of which I have warned you and forewarned you about, that anyone living like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patient endurance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to the Messiah have crucified their sinful nature with its passions and lusts. If we then are living by the Spirit, let us walk with the Spirit.

2 Peter 1:5-9

Responding to God's promises with all diligence, add to your faith, virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, patient endurance; and to patient endurance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly affection; and to brotherly affection, love. Possessing these qualities in ever increasing measures will keep you from being idle and unfruitful in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Anyone lacking these qualities is blind, short-sighted, having forgotten the purging of his old sins.

1 John 1:5-7

This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him, yet walk in darkness, we are lying and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin.

1 Thessalonians 5:5-11

You are all children of light and day. We do not belong to the night or darkness. So, do not let down your guard as others do, but be alert and sober. For those that sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. Let us be sober, since we belong to the day, wearing faith and love as our armor, and the hope of salvation as our helmet. For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we may live together with him. Therefore, encourage one another, and build each other up, just as you are already doing.

Colossians 2:1-5

I want you to know how I am fighting for you, for the believers in Laodicea, and even for those whom I have not yet met face to face, that their hearts may be comforted, being united in love. I want them to have complete assurance that they understand the secret of God the Father, which is Christ himself, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I am telling you this so that no one can deceive you with well-crafted arguments. For though I am not with you in body, I am with you in spirit, and am delighted to know how in order you are, and that your faith in Christ is strong.

Matthew 6:14-15

If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive those who sin against you, neither will your Father forgive your sins.

Mark 4:35-41

When evening came, he said to them, "Let us go over to the other side." Once they had sent the crowd away, they headed out in the boat he was in, while other, smaller boats followed. A violent storm came up; the waves broke over the boat, and it began to take on water. They woke up Jesus, who had been sleeping on a cushion in the stern, and asked him, "Teacher, do you not care if we drown?" He got up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Silence! Be still." The wind stopped, and there was a great calm. Then he asked them, "Why are you so afraid? How is it that you still have no faith?" They were terrified and asked each other, "Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"

Hebrews 13:20-21

May the God of peace, who raised from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep in the power of the blood of the eternal covenant, perfect you in good works for doing his will, doing in us what is pleasing to him through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs all glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Romans 12:14-16

Bless those who are persecuting you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with the rejoicing; weep with the weeping. Live in harmony with each other. Do not be pretentious, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Ephesians 2:4-5

And God, being rich in mercy, and because of the great love with which He loved us, made us alive with Christ even though we were dead in our transgressions. Therefore, it is by grace you are being saved.

1 Peter 1:22-25

Having purified your souls by obedience to the truth through the Spirit, love each other deeply, from your heart, in sincere brotherly love; for you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring Word of God.
Man is like grass, and the glory of man is like flowers in a field; the grass withers, and the flowers fall. But the Word of the Lord remains forever. That Word - is the same gospel that was preached to you.

Psalm 33:1-4

Let the godly sing for joy to the LORD for it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the LORD and sing songs to him with your instruments. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. For the word of the LORD is faultless, and he is faithful in all he does.

Philippians 2:1-4

If you receive encouragement in Christ, if you find comfort in his love, if you enjoy fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

2 John 1:8-9

See to yourselves that you do not lose what we have worked so hard to achieve. Be diligent to receive your full reward. Anyone wandering away from, instead of remaining in the teaching of Christ, does not have God; but anyone who remains in the teaching of Christ, has both the Father and the Son.

Luke 6:1-5

And it came to pass, on the second-first Sabbath, as Jesus was walking through a corn field, his disciples were plucking ears and eating the kernels. Certain Pharisees asked them, "Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?" So Jesus answered them, "Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? He went into the house of God, took and ate the shewbread, which is only lawful for priests to eat, and shared with those who were with him." Then Jesus said to them, "The Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath."

John 3:16-18

For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that whoever believes in him may not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world may be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not judged, but whoever does not believe has been condemned already for not having believed in God's one and only Son.

1 Corinthians 2:1-5

When I first came to you, declaring to you the testimony of God, I did not engage in a discourse of superiority or wisdom, for I had decided while I was with you to focus entirely on Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness and fear, even trembling. My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but a demonstration of the Spirit's power, so that your faith might not be in the wisdom of man, but in the power of God.

1 Peter 1:20-21

Christ was chosen before the world was created, and made known in these last times, for your sakes. Through him you believe in God, who raised him from among the dead, and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

Romans 3:21-24

And now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been made known, testified to by the Law and the Prophets. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ and is for all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. And yet, we are freely declared righteous by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus.

Titus 2:1-8

Teach sound doctrine. Teach the older men to be sober, worthy of respect, and self-controlled. They must be sound in faith, filled with love, and patient. In the same way, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live. They must not be slanderers, nor enslaved to wine, but rather be teachers of righteousness, so that they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be sober and pure, diligent at home, kind, and submissive to their husbands. That way no one can malign the word of God. In the same way, teach the young men to be self-controlled. Set a good example for them in every way by doing what is right. Let your teaching be filled with integrity, seriousness, and truth, beyond condemnation, so that those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing evil to say about us.

James 1:5-8

If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives liberally to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. Ask in faith, doubting nothing, for he that doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man cannot suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord, for he is double-minded and unstable in all his ways.

Psalm 25:12-15

When a man fears the LORD, He directs him in the way he should choose. His soul will live in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. The secret of the LORD is for those that fear Him, that He may cause them to know His covenant. My eyes are continually on the LORD, for He will rescue me.

Mark 12:28-34a

A scribe heard them debating, and perceiving that Jesus had answered them well, questioned him: "Of all the commandments, which one is first?"
Jesus answered him, "The first commandment of all is this: 'Listen, O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one. You must love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'
The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There are no greater commandments than these."
"Well said, teacher," the man replied. "You have spoken the truth. There is one God, and there is none other but him. And to love him with all my heart, with all my mind, with all my soul, and with all my strength; and to love my neighbor as myself - is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices."
And Jesus, realizing how much the man understood, said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God."

Hebrews 4:13

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is in the open and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we are accountable.

2 Timothy 2:3-7

Endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ, for no one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the affairs of civilian life, because that would displease his commanding officer. In like manner, no one competing is declared a winner unless it can be determined that they competed lawfully. And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor. Consider what I am saying, and the Lord will help you understand these things.

John 1:45-51

Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have discovered the one Moses and the prophets wrote about: Jesus, the son of Joseph, who is from Nazareth."
Nathanael asked, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?"
And Philip said, "Come and see."
Jesus saw Nathanael approaching and said of him, "Behold, a true Israelite, a man of integrity."
"How do you know that about me?" asked Nathanael.
Jesus answered, "I saw you under the fig tree before Philip found you."
Nathanael declared, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel!"
Jesus said to him, "You believe because I said I saw you under the fig tree, but you will see greater things than that. In fact, you will see heaven open and angels of God ascending and descending to the Son of Man."

1 Timothy 2:1-6

I urge you to make requests, say prayers, ask for intercessions, and give thanks, first of all for everyone; then also for kings, and all who are in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in godliness and virtue. This is good and it pleases our Savior God, who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the full knowledge of the truth. There is only one God and one mediator between God and man: Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all - a fact that was attested to at the proper time.

Philippians 1:12-18

I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have served to advance the gospel. In fact, throughout the whole palace guard and elsewhere it is known that I am in chains for Christ. My imprisonment has even encouraged most of the brothers in the Lord to speak the Word of God boldly and without fear. Sure, some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry; but others out of goodwill and love, knowing that I am here to defend the gospel. The former preach Christ with selfish motives, and without sincerity, intending to stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. But in the end, what does it matter? The most important thing is that in every way, whether from false or genuine motives, Christ is preached. So I rejoice, and will continue to rejoice.

2 Corinthians 5:1-5

We know that if the earthly tabernacle in which we live is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not made with human hands. Meanwhile we ache, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, because when we are then clothed, we will not be found naked. While we are in our current tabernacle, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed, but clothed, with our heavenly dwelling. Then the mortal will be swallowed up by life. And He who made us for this very purpose has given us the Spirit, guaranteeing what is to come.

Luke 17:11-19

On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus passed between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a certain village, ten lepers met him, but they stood at a distance as they called out in a loud voice, "Jesus, Master, deal kindly with us." Having seen them, he said, "Go show yourselves to the priests." And as they went, they were healed. One of them, a Samaritan, having seen that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice began to praise God. He fell on his face at Jesus' feet, thanking him. Jesus asked, "Were not all ten healed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to praise God except this foreigner?" Then Jesus said to the man, "Stand up and be on your way. Your faith has made you well."

Ephesians 1:3-6

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Even before the foundation of the world, he chose us in him, to be holy and blameless in his sight. With love, he decided in advance to adopt us into his own family through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, and to the praise of the glory of his grace, in which he accepted us in the One he loves.

James 2:12-13

Whatever you say and whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by a law of liberty. Judgment without mercy will be dealt to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy is joyfully greater than judgment.

1 John 1:1-3

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have observed and our hands have touched - this we proclaim concerning the Word of Life: the Life appeared, and we have seen, and we testify, proclaiming to you the Life, the Eternal Life, which was with the Father, and made known to us. We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son, Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:1-4

You do not need me to write you concerning dates and times, for you know perfectly well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a woman with child, and they will not escape. But you, brothers, are not in darkness. Therefore, that day will not surprise you like a thief.

Colossians 1:21-23

Though you were once alienated from God, and enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior; he has now reconciled you with the physical body of Christ, through death - to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless before him - if you continue in faith, firmly established, settled, and unmoved from the hope of the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have became a servant-minister.

Matthew 6:5-8

When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, because they love to be seen praying in synagogues and on street corners. I tell you the truth: they have their reward. Instead, when you pray, close the door and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything done in private, will openly reward you. And when you pray, do not go on and on in vain as some do, thinking they will be heard because of their many words. You do not have to pray like that, because your Father already knows what you need before you ask him.

Mark 10:13-16

Young children were brought to Jesus so he could bless them, but the disciples criticized those that brought them. When Jesus saw this, he was very displeased, and said to them, "Let the children come to me. Do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. You can count on this: whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a child - will never enter it." Then he took the children in his arms and blessed them.

Hebrews 13:5-6

Steer clear of the love of money and possessions; be content with what you have. For God has said, "I will never leave you; I will never forsake you." Knowing that, we can truly say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper and I will not fear what man can do to me."

Romans 12:9-13

Love must be sincere. Hate evil; cling to what is good. Concerning brotherly love: be kindly affectionate. Concerning honor: prefer one another. Be diligent, not slothful. In spirit be enthusiastic, serving the Lord. In hope: rejoice; in tribulation: endure; in prayer: persevere. Tend to the needs of fellow saints. Practice hospitality.

John 1:29-34

The next day John saw Jesus coming to him and said, "Behold: the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is the one of whom I said, 'A man comes after me, who takes a place before me, because he was before me.' I myself did not know him, but so he would be revealed to Israel, I came baptizing with water." Then John testified, saying, "I have seen the Holy Spirit descend, as a dove from heaven, and it remained on him. Prior to that I did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'Upon whom you see the Holy Spirit descend and remain on, is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.' I have seen, and I testify, that this is the Son of God."

1 Peter 1:17-19

Remember that you call on a Father who impartially judges what each of us does, so live in reverent fear as a temporary resident. For you know you were redeemed from the foolish behavior you learned from previous generations - not with perishable things like gold or silver - but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without spot or blemish.

2 Timothy 3:14-17

Remain faithful to what you have learned and been entrusted, for you can depend on those who taught you. From childhood you have been educated in the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that you may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Genesis 2:1-3

So the heavens and earth were completed in all their vast array. By the seventh day God had completed the work of his creation, so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, for on that day he rested from the work of his creation.

Galatians 3:26-29

You are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. You are all one in Christ Jesus and no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and according to the promise: heirs.

Luke 11:5-10

[Note: Jesus is teaching on prayer]

Then he said to them, "Suppose you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight to ask, 'Friend, may I borrow some food? A friend of mine on a journey has just arrived for a visit, and I have nothing for him to eat.' Suppose the one inside calls out, 'Not now. The door is locked and we're all in bed. I cannot help you right now.' But I tell you that though he may not get up to help out of friendship, he will get up if you keep on asking, and give you all you need. And so I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. He who seeks, finds. To him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Exodus 4:10-12

Moses said to the LORD, "O Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither yesterday, nor before, nor since you first spoke to me, your servant, for I am slow of speech and slow of tongue." Then the LORD aked him, "Who gave you your mouth? Who has the power to make a man deaf or mute or seeing or blind? Is it not I, the LORD? Now go; I will be with your mouth, and I will direct you on what to say."

1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Think about when you were called, brothers. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many had power; and not many were of noble birth. Instead, God chose the foolish things of the world to put the wise to shame; and God chose the weak things of the world to put the strong to shame. He chose things this world sees as lowly and despised and insignificant, to bring to nothing what the world considers important so that no one can boast before him. For it is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who to us became wisdom from God, and also righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. Therefore, just as it is written, "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."

1 Peter 1:13-16

Prepare your minds for action; exercise self-control; hope to the end for the grace which will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed. Live as obedient children; avoid the patterns of former desires when you lived in ignorance. Just as he who called you is holy - be holy in all you do, for it is written, "Be holy, because I am holy."

Romans 2:6-11

God will judge each person by what they have done. He will give eternal life to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality with patient endurance. But there will be wrath and anger for those who live for themselves and who are disobedient to the truth, following evil. There will be trouble and distress for every soul that does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; but glory, honor, and peace for all who do good, first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For God does not show favoritism.

Titus 3:3-8

At one time we too were thoughtless, disobedient, deceived, and served various lusts and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy and hate, even hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us - not because any works of righteousness we had done, but because of his kindness, through the washing of a rebirth, and a renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. You can trust this. I strongly advise you to confidently stress these things, so that those who have believed may lead in doing what is right. This is good and profitable for everyone.

Matthew 7:1-2

Do not judge others or you too will be judged, and in the same way. In fact, the same standards by which you judge - will be used to judge you.

James 1:2-4

You can count it all joy whenever you face various trials, trouble, and temptation, when you know that the testing of your faith develops endurance. So persevere until victorious, so you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing.

Psalm 25:8-11

The LORD is good and the LORD is honorable. Therefore will he show sinners the way. He gives the humble good judgment and leads them on his path. All the ways of the LORD are lovingkindness and truth for those who are faithful to his covenant and his testimony. Being true to your name, O LORD, you have pardoned my iniquity, though it is substantial.

Mark 8:38

If anyone is ashamed of me and my message in this adulterous and sinful generation, of that person the Son of Man will be ashamed when he returns in his Father's glory with the holy angels.

Hebrews 4:12

The Word of God is living and active; sharper than any two-edged sword; penetrating and dividing soul and spirit, joint and marrow; discerning the thoughts and intents of the heart.

2 Timothy 1:7-14

God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and wise discretion. So never be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me [Paul] in prison. By the power of God, join with me in suffering for the gospel. For he saved us, and called us with a holy calling - not because of anything we have done, but because of his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time. And now he has been revealed, through the appearing of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who conquered death and brought light to life and immortality through the gospel, to which God appointed me to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher to the nations. It is for this cause that I now suffer, but I am not ashamed. For I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep for that day what I have entrusted to him. Hold on to what you have heard from me as a pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard, by the Holy Spirit which dwells in us, the good deposit entrusted to you.

John 1:6-13

There came a man, having been sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify about the Light, that all might believe through him. John was not the Light; he only came as a witness for the Light. The true Light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though everything in the world was made through him, the world did not know him. He came to his own people, but they rejected him. Yet to those who receive him and believe in him, he gives them the right to become children of God - children not born of flesh and blood - but children reborn of God.

Psalm 8

O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth! Your majesty is higher than the heavens. From the mouths of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, silencing the foe and avenger. When I look at your sky and see your handiwork: the moon and stars that you set in place - who are we that you think about us? Human beings that you should care for us? Yet you made us a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned us with glory and honor. You have given us rule over what you have made, putting all things under our authority: flocks and herds, the beasts of the field, the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea, and everything that swims in the ocean. O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth!

Phillippians 1:9-11

And this I pray: that your love may flow to overflowing in knowledge and discernment, so you can understand what really matters, and so you can be pure and blameless until the day Christ returns. May you always be filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Ephesians 1:17-23

I keep asking the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, to give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation: so you may know him better, so that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, and so you may know the hope of his calling, the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, and the incomparable greatness of his power for us who believe. This is the same mighty power and strength he used when he raised Christ from the dead and set him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above every principality, and authority, and power, and dominion, and above every name named, not only in this age, but also in the one to come. God placed all things in subjection under his feet and appointed him to be head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.

2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Now the Lord and the Spirit are one, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. And we all, without veil, who see the glory of the Lord as if looking into a mirror, are being made more and more in his image, reflecting more and more the Spirit of the Lord.

Romans 1:16-17

I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then also for the Gentile. The righteousness of God, which is about faith from start to finish, is revealed in the gospel. For it is written, "the righteous will live by faith."

Psalm 1

Blessed are those who neither follow the counsel of the wicked, nor stand with sinners, nor sit with mockers. Instead, they delight in the law of the LORD, and on his law they meditate day and night. They, like a tree planted on a riverbank, whose leaf does not wither, bear fruit in season. They prosper in all they do. Not so the wicked, who, like chaff, are driven away by the wind. At judgment the wicked will be condemned, and sinners will not assemble with the righteous. The LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked is lost.

1 Timothy 4:1-6

The Holy Spirit clearly says that in latter times some will fall away from the faith to follow the deceiving spirits and demonic doctrines of hypocrites and liars, whose consciences have been cauterized. They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from meats which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those that believe and know the truth. For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. If you explain these things to the family of God, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, being nourished by the message of faith, and by the good teaching that you have followed.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

We neither want you to be ignorant concerning those who have died, nor to grieve like those who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have died in him. For we tell you this directly from the Lord: that we who remain and are living at the coming of the Lord, will not meet him ahead of those who have died. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who remain and are living will together with them be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. From then on we will always be with the Lord. With these words, therefore, encourage one another.

Colossians 1:15-20

[Christ] is the visible image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation, for by him all things were created, everything in heaven and everything on earth. He created the things we can see, and the things we cannot see, whether thrones or kingdoms or rulers or authorities. Everything was created by him and for him. He existed before anything else, and all things are held together in him. He is the head of the body, the church. He is the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have preeminence. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile all things to himself, and through him to make peace through the blood of his cross, whether things on earth or things in heaven.

Matthew 6:1-4

Be careful not to do acts of kindness in public in order to be seen; for if you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. When you help someone in need, do not announce it with fanfare, as hypocrites do in religious settings and in the street, in order to produce their own honor. I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get. Instead, when you give to someone in need, don't even let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees everything done in secret, will be the one who rewards you.

Mark 9:42, 43, 45, 47

If anyone causes a young person who believes in me to sin, it would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone attached to his neck.
If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter eternal life maimed than to go with both hands into the unquenchable fires of hell.
If your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter eternal life crippled than to be thrown with both feet into the unquenchable fires of hell.
And if your eye causes you to sin, pull it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God one-eyed than to be thrown with both eyes into hell.

Hebrews 12:7-11

It is for discipline that you endure; God is dealing with you as his own children. For what child is not disciplined by his father? If you have not been disciplined, as he disciplines all his children, then you are illegitimate and not his. Furthermore, since we respected our earthly fathers when they disciplined us, shouldn't we even more submit to the Father of our spirits and live? Our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years as they saw best, but God's discipline is good for us so we can partake in his holiness. All discipline seems unpleasant at the time and there's no joy in it. But afterwards there is a peaceful harvest of righteousness for those being trained.

Romans 12:3-8

By the grace given me [Paul] I say to everyone, do not think too highly of yourself; but think wisely, according to the measure of faith God has given you. Just as each body has many members, none having the same function; so it is that we, who are many, are one body in Christ; and we belong together. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If it is to prophesy, then prophesy with all the faith you've been given. If it is to serve, then give yourself to serving. If it is teaching, give yourself to teaching. If your gift is to encourage others, give yourself to encouraging. If it is to share, then give generously. If it is to lead, govern diligently. If it is being kind to others, do it cheerfully.

Ephesians 1:7-10

In [Jesus] we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our sins, according to the riches of his grace, which he showered on us in abundance with all wisdom and understanding. He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in himself, to be administered in the fulness of time, under the authority of Christ - everything in heaven, and everything on earth.

1 Peter 1:8-12

You love him [Jesus] having never seen him; and though you do not see him now, you believe in him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. You are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. Prophets spoke about this salvation and the grace that was to come to you, intently seeking and searching, trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ within them was pointing when he testified concerning the future sufferings of Christ and the glory to follow. It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have since been proclaimed to you by those who preached the gospel by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels are eagerly paying attention.

Psalm 145:1-7

I will exalt you, my God, my King, and praise your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise. His greatness is beyond measure. Let each generation tell of your mighty deeds;  let them proclaim your power. I will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and declare your wonders. They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. They will share the story of your wonderful goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

Revelation 1:5b-8

All glory to him who did love us, and has washed us from our sins with his blood, and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father: all power and glory for ever and ever. Amen! Behold, he comes with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the nations of the earth will wail because of him. Yes! and Amen! "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end," says the LORD GOD, "who is, and who was, and who is coming: the Almighty!"

Galatians 2:17-21

If while seeking to be justified in Christ it becomes evident that we ourselves are sinners, does that make Christ a minister of sin? Absolutely not! If I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a lawbreaker. For through the law I died to the law, that I may live for God. I am crucified with Christ, so it is no longer I that live, but Christ that lives in me. For the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness is through law, then Christ died in vain.

Luke 9:46-50

An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. Jesus, knowing their thoughts, brought a little child to his side and said to them, "Whoever welcomes a little child like this in my Name, also welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me also welcomes the One who sent me. For whoever is least among you - will be great." John responded by saying, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your Name, and we tried to stop him, because he is not one of us." But Jesus said, "Do not forbid him, for anyone who is not against us, is for us."

Psalm 91:14-16

The LORD says, "I will deliver those who love me, and I will rescue those who really know me. When they call on me, I will answer. I will be with them in trouble to rescue and honor them. With a long life I will satisfy them, and I will show them my salvation."

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and set aside the understanding of the intelligent." So what about the philosophers, the scholars, and the critics of the world? God has made their wisdom look foolish. In the wisdom of God, the world in it's wisdom did not know him, and he was pleased to save those who believed through 'foolish' preaching. The Jews ask for miracles, and the Gentiles look for wisdom; but all we preach is Christ crucified - a stumbling block to the Jews, and sheer nonsense to the Gentiles. For to those who are called, both Jew and Gentile, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God; because the 'foolishness' of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the 'weakness' of God is stronger than any human strength.

Jude 1:17-23

Dear beloved, you must remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ said would happen. They said to you, that at the end of time there will be people who show contempt, following their own ungodly desires. These are they who set themselves apart, having only a natural heart, not the Spirit. But you, beloved, must build yoursellves up in your holy faith and pray in the Spirit. Keep yourselves in the love of God, and wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ who brings eternal life. Have compassion on those who doubt. Save others from the fire, showing mercy mixed with fear, hating even garments stained with sin.

John 1:1-4

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
He was in the beginning with God.
All things were made through him.
Nothing was made without him.
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

Titus 2:11-14

The grace of God, which can save anyone, has now been revealed. It teaches us to reject ungodliness and the desires of this world, and to live godly lives in the here and now, while we wait for our blessed hope: the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He gave himself for us to pay the ransom for our lawlessness, and to purify for himself a people of his very own that are eager to do what is good.

Matthew 12:46-50

While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him. Somebody said to him, "Your mother and brothers are outside wanting to speak to you." Jesus replied by asking, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?" Stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, "Behold, my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in Heaven is family to me!”

James 1:26-27

If you consider yourself religious but don’t control your tongue, you deceive your own heart and your "religion" is in vain. Religion that is pure, genuine, and acceptable to God the Father, is caring for orphans and widows in their distress, and refusing to let the world corrupt you.

Psalm 25:4-7

Cause me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth, and teach me; for you are the God of my salvation. I put my hope in you all the day long. Remember, O LORD, your compassion and unfailing love, which you have shown from long ago. Remember not the sins of my youth or my rebellion. LORD, remember me according to your loving kindness for the sake of your goodness.

Isaiah 58:13-14a

If you keep from breaking the Sabbath and from pursuing your own interests on my holy day; if the Sabbath to you is a delight, the LORD's holy day honorable; if you honor it by not going your own way and not seeking your own pleasure or speaking idle words; then you will find your joy in the Lord.

Hebrews 1:1-4

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in many ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us through His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the entire universe. The Son radiates the glory of God and is the exact representation of His nature, and He sustains the universe by the power of His word. After having, through Himself, purified us of our sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in Heaven. He became as much superior to the angels as the Name He has inherited is superior to theirs.

2 John 1:6

This is love: that we live in obedience to His commandments. And as you have heard from the beginning, His command is that you walk in love.

Matthew 20:20-28

The mother of Zebedee's sons, James and John, came to Jesus with her sons. She knelt before Him to ask a favor. “What is your request?” He asked. "Grant that one of my sons may sit on your right and the other on your left in your kingdom," she said. But Jesus replied, "You don't know what it is you are asking. Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?" He asked them. "Yes, we can," they answered. "Indeed you will drink from my cup," Jesus told them, "but who sits on my right or left is not mine to give. Those places belong to whom they have been prepared by my Father." When the other disciples heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers. So Jesus called them together and said, “You know how rulers in the world are full of themselves and like to flaunt their power? With you it will be different. You want to be great? Help. You want to be first? Serve. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve others, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

1 Timothy 1:15-17

Here is a trustworthy statement that deserves universal acceptance: Christ Jesus entered the world to rescue sinners, of whom I am the worst. Yet for that very reason I received mercy so that Christ Jesus could display His great patience, with even the worst of sinners, as an example for those who would believe on Him for eternal life. Now to the eternal King, the immortal, invisible, and only God, be all honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Philippians 4:6-7

Don't worry over anything; instead, with earnest and thankful prayer, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God, which is beyond human comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-16

You are the light of the world - like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead they put it on a stand so it can illuminate everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light be seen by everyone. Let them see the good things you do and praise your Father in Heaven.

Psalm 34:15-18

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cries.
The face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to erase their memory from the earth.
The LORD hears when the righteous cry, and He delivers them from their distress.
Near is the LORD to the brokenhearted. He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

Romans 8:38-39

For I am convinced that nothing has the power to separate us from the love of God in Jesus Christ our Lord! Not death. Not life. Not angels. No rulers. No powers. Neither what happens today nor what may happen tomorrow. Nothing from on high, nothing from below. Nothing in all creation!

Matthew 11:28-30

Come to me, all who are weary and heavy burdened, and I will give you rest. Put on my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and my burden is light.

1 John 5:3-4

Loving God means keeping His commandments, and His commandments are not burdensome. Everyone born of God overcomes the world, and we achieve this overcoming-the-world victory through our faith.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Aspire to live quietly, minding your own affairs, working with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders, and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.

Matthew 10:34-38

Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword, dividing a man from his father, a daughter from her mother, and a daughter-in-law from her mother-in-law. You will have enemies right in your own household! For anyone loving father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me. Anyone loving son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And anyone who does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.

John 13:34-35

Jesus said, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. Having such love for one another will show the world that you are my disciples."

Psalm 91:1-2

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord:   He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust Him.

Mark 8:34-37

Then He gathered the crowd along with His disciples and said to them: "Anyone wanting to follow in my footsteps must first deny himself, then take up his cross to follow me. If you would rather save your life, you will lose it. If you are willing to give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Gospel - you will save it. For what good is it for a man to gain the whole world, but forfeit his own soul? What can a man give in exchange for his soul?"

2 Peter 1:2-3

May grace and peace be yours in abundance through your knowledge of God and of Jesus our LORD. By His divine power, He has given us everything we need for life and godliness. We have received this by coming to know Him, the one who called us to Himself by His glory and goodness.

Psalm 105:1-5

Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim His greatness. Let the whole world know what He has done. Sing to Him, sing His praises; tell of all His wonderful deeds. Glory in His Holy Name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! Seek the LORD and His strength; continually seek His presence. Remember the marvelous things He has done, His miracles, and the judgments He has proclaimed.

1 Peter 1:3-7

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy we have been born again into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade - an inheritance reserved in heaven for you.

Psalm 145:8-9

The LORD is merciful and compassionate; slow to anger, and rich in loving kindness.
The LORD is good to everyone. He showers mercy over all He has made.

Romans 12:1-2

In view of God's mercy, I plead with you, my brothers, as an act of intelligent worship, to give Him your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. Don't let the world squeeze you into it's mold, but let God change the way you think. Then you'll be able to know the will of God - His good, pleasing, and perfect will.

Psalm 85:7-13

Show us your unfailing love, O LORD, and grant us your salvation. Listen to what Jehovah God says: he promises peace to His people, the faithful; but let them not return to their foolish ways. Salvation is near those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land. Kindness and truth have met; righteousness and peace have kissed. Truth springs up from the earth; righteousness looks down from heaven. Yes, the LORD will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield it's harvest. Righteousness goes before Him, and prepares the way for His steps.

Matthew 9:9-13

Jesus saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector's booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. Later, Jesus joined several others, including tax collectors, 'sinners,' and his disciples, for dinner at Matthew's house. When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and 'sinners'?" On hearing this, Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but those who are ill. Go and learn what this means: 'I desire kindness and mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”

John 20:24-29

Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the other disciples when Jesus came, so they told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it." A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them this time. And though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here. See my hands? Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe." So Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."

Psalm 19:14

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing before You, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

1 Chronicles 16:10

Glory in His Holy Name.
Let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice!

Psalm 138:6

Though the LORD is on high, he has regard for the humble, and keeps an eye on the proud from afar.

Luke 10:25-37

A lawyer, wanting to test Jesus, asked, "Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
Jesus replied, "What is written in the Law? How do you read it?"
The man answered, "You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind, and you must love your neighbor as yourself."
"Correct," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live."
Then the man, wanting to justify himself, asked Jesus, "So, who is my neighbor?"
Jesus replied with this story: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest came along, but when he saw the man lying there, crossed to the other side of the road to pass him by. Then a Levite going down the same road saw the man, and he too passed by on the other side. But when a Samaritan came to the man, he felt compassion for him. Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. The next day he gave two silver coins to the innkeeper and said, 'Look after him. When I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expenses you may have.' Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked?" Jesus asked.
The lawyer replied, "The one who showed him mercy."
Jesus told him, "That's right. Now go and do the same."

Psalm 65:5-8

You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God of our salvation.
You are the hope and confidence of all, to the end of earth and sea.
You formed the mountains by your power, having armed yourself with mighty strength.
You quieted roaring oceans and their pounding waves, and silenced the turmoil of nations.
Inhabitants from far, far away are in awe of your wonder.
From the dawn of morning to where the evening fades, you inspire songs of joy.

Hebrews 6:10-12

God is not unjust. He will forget neither how hard you have worked for Him, nor your labor of love for other believers. Our great desire is that you will keep on showing this same diligence to the very end, in order to make certain your hope. Do not become lazy, but follow the example of those who through faith and patient endurance are going to inherit what has been promised.

Matthew 7:21-25

Not everyone who calls me, 'Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who is doing the will of my Father. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and did we not drive out demons in your name, and did we not do other great things in your name?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!' Therefore, everyone who actually puts my words into practice is like a wise man who built his house on rock. There came a heavy rain, floodwaters rose, and the storm winds battered the house; yet it did not fall, because it had a solid foundation.

Psalm 119:33-37

Show me, O LORD, the way of your decrees, and I will observe them unto the end.
Cause me to understand, and I will keep your law, and observe it with my whole heart.
Cause me to walk in the path of your commands, for therein I delight.
Turn my heart toward your laws, and not toward selfish gain.
Turn my eyes from vanity, and give me life through your word.