- Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
- Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
- And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
- Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
- And without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
- Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.
- Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
- So we can say with confidence,
“The Lord is my helper;
I will not be afraid.
What can anyone do to me?” - Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.”
- Now, discipline always seems painful rather than pleasant at the time, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
Jesus answered him, “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.”