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Scripture on Eternal Rewards

“Then at last everyone will say,’There truly is a reward for those who live for God; surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth.'”(Psalm 58:11, NLT)

[Jesus said]”Love your enemies! Do good to them! Lend to them! And don’t be concerned that they might not repay. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for He is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.” (Luke 6:35, NLT)

Scripture on Devotion to God

“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice – the kind that He will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship Him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:1-2, NLT)

Scripture on Encouragement

“O Jacob, how can you say the Lord does to see your troubles? O Israel, how can you say God ignores your rights? Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of His understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not feel faint.” (Isaiah 40: 27-31, NLT)

“Such things were written in Scripture long ago to each us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled. (Romans 15:4, NNLT)

Scripture on Disobedience

“Help me abandon my shameful ways; for Your regulations are good. I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with Your goodness.” (Psalm 119:39-40, NLT)

“Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sins are put out of sight. Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of sin.”
(Romans 4:7-8, NLT)

Scripture on Listening to God

“Now if you will fear and worship the Lord and listen to His voice, and if you do not rebel against the Lord’s. commandments, then both of you and your king will show that you recognize the Lord as your God.” (1 Samuel 12:14, NLT)

“That is why the Holy Spirit says, “Today you must listen to His voice.” (Hebrews 3:7, NLT)

Scripture on Responsibility

“The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you. many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!'” (Matthew 25:23, NLT)

[Jesus said], “If you are faithful in small matters, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.” (Luke 16:10, NLT)

Scripture about Loss

“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will show us with His comfort through Christ…We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in the comfort God gives.” (2 Corinthians 1:4-5,7, NLT)

“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us everlasting comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.” (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, NLT)