Scripture on Maturity

“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)

Scripture on Perseverance

“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)

Scripture on Reputation

“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)

Scripture on Peer Pressure

“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)

Scripture on The Holy Spirit

[Jesus said]”But when the Father sends the Counselor as my representative – and by the Counselor I mean the Holy Spirit – He will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I myself have told you.” (John 14:26, NLT)

“But we know these things because God has revealed them to us by His Spirit, and His Spirit searches out everything and shows us even God’s deep secrets.” (1 Corinthians 2:10, NLT)

Scripture on Complacency

“Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not to it.” (James4:17, NLT)

“I know all the things that you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, Neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth!” (Revelation 3:15-16, NLT)

Scripture on Judgment

“Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey His commands, for this is everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, NLT)

“And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment, so also Christ died once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for Him.” (Hebrews 9:27-28, NLT)

Scripture on Joy

“Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty!” (Psalm 32:12, NLT)

“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again – rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember the Lord is coming soon. (Philippians 4:4-5, NLT)