Gift of life (2/4)

For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to… 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 the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. encouragement giving generosity
The reward of humility and fear of the Lord is wealth, honor, and life. Proverbs 22:4	Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor 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, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. 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 everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from 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 trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one’s vows. 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 one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who 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	Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you 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	Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but 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	Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will 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 physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life 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	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. overcoming promises heaven
For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. Proverbs 8:35	For those who find me find life and receive favor from 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	The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit 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	This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot. 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 lays down 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	Do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. worrying food life
No one can have greater love than to lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13	Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s 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 did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as 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 your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. grace life nearness
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor too. Proverbs 21:21	Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. 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	A person’s riches may ransom their life, but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes. 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	Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as 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	The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. 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 stronghold 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	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. 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 tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?