Gift of life (2/4)

For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according… 2 Corinthians 8:12

As long as the goodwill is present, the gift will be acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. 2 Corinthians 8:12	For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. encouragement giving generosity
The reward of humility and fear of the Lord is wealth, honor, and life. Proverbs 22:4	By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life. humility reward awe

My son, do not forget my teaching, but cherish my commandments in your heart, for they will bring you length of days, more years of life, and an abundance of prosperity. Proverbs 3:1-2	My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. law life heart
For everything that is in the world— the concupiscence of the flesh, the concupiscence of the eyes, and the pride of life— comes not from the Father but from the world. 1 John 2:16	For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. desires addiction pride
It is rash to pledge a sacred gift, or to make a vow and then have second thoughts. Proverbs 20:25	It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. holiness righteousness
Blessed is the man who perseveres when he is tempted, for when he has been proven, he will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12	Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. reward temptation life
Hence, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2	There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. law judgment redeemer
A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is a gift from the Lord. Proverbs 19:14	House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord. money relationships
Listen, my son, and take my words to heart, and the years of your life will be multiplied. Proverbs 4:10	Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many. Word of God obedience law
While physical training has some value, the benefits of godliness are unlimited, since it holds out promise not only for this life but also for the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8	For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. health obedience life
Anyone who is victorious will be dressed like these in white robes, and I shall not blot his name from the book of life. Rather, I shall acknowledge it in the presence of my Father and his angels. Revelation 3:5	He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. overcoming promises heaven
For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. Proverbs 8:35	For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord. eternal life God wisdom
The desires of the flesh result in death, but the desires of the Spirit result in life and peace. Romans 8:6	For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Spirit peace life
This is the conclusion I have reached: it is fitting for a man to eat and drink and find satisfaction in the results of his labors under the sun during the brief span of life that God has allotted him. Ecclesiastes 5:17	Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion. food work life
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11	I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Jesus life crucifixion
Do not be concerned about your life and what you will have to eat, or about your body and what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. Luke 12:22b-23	Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. worrying food life
No one can have greater love than to lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13	Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. love sacrifice friendship
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45	For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. humility Jesus sacrifice
Only goodness and kindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever and ever. Psalm 23:6	Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. grace life nearness
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor too. Proverbs 21:21	He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. love righteousness life
A wealthy man pays a ransom to save his life; a poor man never has to worry about such threats. Proverbs 13:8	The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. money materialism fear
In the same way, the Son of Man did not come to be served but rather to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28	Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Jesus serving sacrifice
The tongue has the power over life and death; those who cherish it will enjoy its fruits. Proverbs 18:21	Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. speaking blessing self-control
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom should I be afraid? Psalm 27:1	The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? safety fear light
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 1 John 5:13	These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. eternal life faith Jesus

Therefore, heed my words. Do not be concerned about your life and what you will have to eat or drink, or about your body and what you will wear. Surely life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.

Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?