God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my Father and his angels.
You will have these tassels to look at and so you will remember all the commands of the Lord, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by chasing after the lusts of your own hearts and eyes.
The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless,
but it is the ruin of those who do evil.
The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
As for God, his way is perfect:
The Lord’s word is flawless;
he shields all who take refuge in him.
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?
Gracious words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.
Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne.
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought me joy.
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.
A person’s riches may ransom their life,
but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.
No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Defend the weak and the fatherless;
uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
As water reflects the face,
so one’s life reflects the heart.How beautiful on the mountains
are the feet of those who bring good news,
who proclaim peace,
who bring good tidings,
who proclaim salvation,
who say to Zion,
“Your God reigns!” Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.Next verse!With image