Gift of life (2/4)

As long as the goodwill is present, the gift will be acceptable… 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 eagerness 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	The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is 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 child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare they will give you. 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 desire of the flesh, the desire of the eyes, the pride in riches—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 snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,” and begin to reflect only after making a vow. 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 anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and 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	There is therefore 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 of 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 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	Hear, my child, and accept my words, that the years of your life may 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, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, 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	If you conquer, you will be clothed like them in white robes, and I will not blot your name out of the book of life; I will confess your 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 whoever finds me finds life and obtains 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	To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on 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 seen to be good: it is fitting to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of the life God gives us; for this is our 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 clothing. worrying food life
No one can have greater love than to lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13	No one has greater love 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 the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, 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 shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long. grace life nearness
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor too. Proverbs 21:21	Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life 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	Wealth is a ransom for a person's life, but the poor get no threats. 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 came not to be served but to serve, 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 those who love it will eat its fruits. 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 what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?