Month: September 2022

“By His divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know Him, the one who called us to Himself by means of His marvelous glory and excellence. And because of His glory and excellence, has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share in His divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.” (2 Peter 1: vv. 3-4, NLT)

“[Jesus said] “If anyone gives you even a cup of water because you belong to the Messiah, I tell you the truth, that person will surely be rewarded.” (Mark4:41, NLT)

“If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion – how can God’s love be in that person?” (1 John 3:17, NLT)

“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! “(Galatians 5:22-23, NLT)

“May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation – the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ – for this will bring much glory and praise to God.” (Philippians 1:11, NLT)

“So we are made right with God through faith and not by obeying the law.” (Romans 3:28, NLT)

“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it give us assurance about the things we cannot see.” (Hebrews 11:1, NLT)

“And now I entrust you to God and the message of His grace that is able to build you up and give you an inheritance with all those He has set apart for Himself.” (Acts 20:32, NLT)

“But whatever I am now, it is all because God poured out His special favor on me – and not without results. For I have worked harder than any of the other apostles; yet it was not I but God who was working though me by His grace.” (1 Corinthians 15:10, NLT)

“And I am certain that God, who began a good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” (Philippians 1:6, NLT)

“And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow Him. Let your roots grow down to Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” (Colossians 2:6-7, NLT)

“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope in salvation.” (Romans 5:3-4, NLT)

“Supplement your faith with a generous provision of oral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection , and brotherly affection with love for everyone.” (2 Peter 1:5-7 NLT)

“Never let loyalty and kindness leave from you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write then deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation.” (Proverbs 3:3-4, NLT)

“Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem, better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1, NLT)

“I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me.” (Psalm 16:7, NLT)

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do no depend on hour own understanding. Seek His will in all you do and He will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NLT)

“You must not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you are called to testify in a dispute, do not be swayed by the crowd to twist justice.” (Exodus 23:2, NLT)

“And now, dear brothers and sisters, we give you this command with the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ: Stay away from all believers who live idle lives and don’t follow the tradition they received from us. For you know that you ought to imitate us. We were not idle when we were with you.” (2 Thessalonians 3:6-7, NLT)