FOR IT IS GOD WHO WORKS IN YOU TO AND WILL (2/4)

But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to… 1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 3:15 evangelism Jesus hope
For You created my innermost parts;
You wove me in my mother’s womb.
I will give thanks to You, because I am awesomely and wonderfully made;
Wonderful are Your works,
And my soul knows it very well.
Psalm 139:13-14 creation miracles soul

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
Ephesians 2:10 creation Jesus following
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
Than to trust in people.
Psalm 118:8 trust safety protection
And I will put My Spirit within you and bring it about that you walk in My statutes, and are careful and follow My ordinances.
Ezekiel 36:27 Spirit law following
The one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.
1 John 3:8 sin devil
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brothers to live together in unity!
Psalm 133:1 friendship community family
For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.
Hebrews 3:4 creation God
If you remain in Me, and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
John 15:7 reward Jesus Word of God
Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
1 Corinthians 3:16 holiness Holy Spirit Spirit
Go then, eat your bread in happiness, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart; for God has already approved your works.
Ecclesiastes 9:7 joy food life
Lead me in Your truth and teach me,
For You are the God of my salvation;
For You I wait all the day.
Psalm 25:5 truth learning hope
But if we hope for what we do not see, through perseverance we wait eagerly for it.
Romans 8:25 trust hope patience
You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
1 John 4:4 salvation overcoming almighty
But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written: “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:15-16 holiness life calling
Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:15-16 evangelism worship goodness
Commit your works to the Lord,
And your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:3 trust planning blessing
It is a trap for a person to say carelessly, “It is holy!”
And after the vows to make inquiry.
Proverbs 20:25 holiness righteousness
And those who know Your name will put their trust in You,
For You, Lord, have not abandoned those who seek You.
Psalm 9:10 trust seeking reliability
These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. And you shall repeat them diligently to your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house, when you walk on the road, when you lie down, and when you get up.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 law family children
The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace,
Because he trusts in You.
Isaiah 26:3 trust safety peace
Who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was granted to us in Christ Jesus from all eternity.
2 Timothy 1:9 grace holiness salvation
For a thousand years in Your sight
Are like yesterday when it passes by,
Or like a watch in the night.
Psalm 90:4 God life understanding
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
Revelation 1:8 eternal life reliability God
Therefore know today, and take it to your heart, that the Lord, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.
Deuteronomy 4:39 God heaven world

Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all, and in Your hand is power and might; and it lies in Your hand to make great and to strengthen everyone.