- It is better to be godly and have little
than to be evil and rich.
For the strength of the wicked will be shattered,
but the Lord takes care of the godly. - For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
- Now a mediator is helpful if more than one party must reach an agreement. But God, who is one, did not use a mediator when he gave his promise to Abraham.
- I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors,
for you have given me wisdom and strength.
You have told me what we asked of you
and revealed to us what the king demanded. - What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?
- My victory and honor come from God alone.
He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. - This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all.
- For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful. If you return to him, he will not continue to turn his face from you.
- We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.
God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. - “The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!”
- Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.
Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Then you will have healing for your body
and strength for your bones. - The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity,
but it destroys the wicked. - God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
- The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.
- Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
- God is not a man, so he does not lie.
He is not human, so he does not change his mind.
Has he ever spoken and failed to act?
Has he ever promised and not carried it through? - For who is God except the Lord?
Who but our God is a solid rock? - This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
- Heal the sick, and tell them, ‘The Kingdom of God is near you now.’
- For who is God except the Lord?
Who but our God is a solid rock? - For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do.
- But as for me, I will sing about your power.
Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love.
For you have been my refuge,
a place of safety when I am in distress. - Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant.
- The Lord is my light and my salvation—
so why should I be afraid?
The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
so why should I tremble? - For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power.
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