Persevere...

Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. ~ 1 Timothy 4:16 (NIV)

Many Advisers

Plans fail for lack of counsel,
    but with many advisers they succeed.
~ Proverbs 15:22 (NIV)

Whom Shall I Fear?

The Lord is my light and my salvation—
    whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
    of whom shall I be afraid?

~ Psalm 27:1

Living Sacrifice...

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. ~ Romans 12:1

I am Not Ashamed...

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes:first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 

~ Romans 1:16 (NIV)

Save the World...

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. 
~ John 3:17 (NIV)

For God So Loved...

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. ~ John 3:16 (NIV)

Gift of God...

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. ~ Romans 6:23 (NIV)

At Just the Right Time...

You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.  

~ Romans 5:6 (NIV)

No-one...

Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins. 
~ Ecclesiastes 7:20 (NIV)

Live & Walk

If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. 

~ Galatians 5:25 (NIV)

Quick to Listen...

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, ~ James 1:19 (NIV)

Perfect Peace

You will keep in perfect peace
    those whose minds are steadfast,
    because they trust in You.

~ Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

Forgive...

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. ~ Jesus (Matthew 6:14 NIV)

Think on This

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 

~ Philippians 4:8 (NIV 1984)

Fully Committed to HIM

For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him. ~ 2 Chronicles 16:9 a (NIV)

Train Up a Child...

Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it. ~ Proverbs 22:6 (NASB)

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. 
~ Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)

Settle Matters Quickly

“Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison." ~ Jesus (Matthew 5:25 NIV)

 

Rejoice and Be Glad...

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. ~ Jesus (Matthew 5:12 NIV)

Blessed Are...

“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me." ~ Jesus (Matthew 5:11 NIV)

Blessed Are...

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 
~ Jesus (Matthew 5:10 NIV)

Blessed Are...

Blessed are the peacemakers, or they will be called children of God. ~ Jesus (Matthew 5:9 NIV)

Blessed Are...

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. ~ Jesus (Matthew 5:8 NIV)

Blessed Are...

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. ~ Jesus (Matthew 5:7 NIV)

Blessed Are...

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. ~ Jesus (Matthew 5:6 NIV)

Blessed Are...

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ~ Jesus (Matthew 5:5 NIV)

Blessed Are...

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ~ Jesus (Matthew 5:4 NIV)

Blessed Are..

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." ~ Jesus (Matthew 5:3 NIV)

Closer than a Brother

One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
~ Proverbs 18:24 (NIV)

Delverance

From the Lord comes deliverance.
    May Your blessing be on Your people.
~ Psalm 3:8 (NIV)

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.  ~ Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)

No Temptation...

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 

~ 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV 1984)