Good faith (3/4)

Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of… Psalm 34:8

Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
Psalm 34:8 God blessing rest
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:34 reliability worship gratitude

Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.
1 Corinthians 10:24 selfishness love neighbor
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 faith righteousness reward
Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven.
James 5:14-15 sickness prayer faith
How beautiful on the mountains
are the feet of the messenger who brings good news,
the good news of peace and salvation,
the news that the God of Israel reigns!
Isaiah 52:7 salvation peace kingdom
A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
Proverbs 17:22 healing heart sickness
My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20 faith Savior life
The Lord is good,
a strong refuge when trouble comes.
He is close to those who trust in him.
Nahum 1:7 protection goodness safety
I said to the Lord, “You are my Master!
Every good thing I have comes from you.”
Psalm 16:2 God worship
Not a single person on earth is always good and never sins.
Ecclesiastes 7:20 sin righteousness world
But test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Stay away from every kind of evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 understanding evil prophecy
We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.
Romans 15:2 selfishness encouragement neighbor
In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone.
2 Peter 1:5-7 faith goodness self-control
Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry,
but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.
Psalm 34:10 God seeking
I ask you again, does God give you the Holy Spirit and work miracles among you because you obey the law? Of course not! It is because you believe the message you heard about Christ.
Galatians 3:5 law Spirit listening
For he satisfies the thirsty
and fills the hungry with good things.
Psalm 107:9 reliability food
So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God. You don’t need further instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
Hebrews 6:1-2 conversion faith baptism
Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,
and you will find the right way to go.
Proverbs 2:9 righteousness goodness honesty
You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:8-9 faith joy salvation
But when Jesus heard what had happened, he said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid. Just have faith, and she will be healed.”
Luke 8:50 fear faith healing
Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
when it’s in your power to help them.
Proverbs 3:27 honesty giving debt
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.
Psalm 86:5 reliability love forgiveness
For the Scriptures say,
“If you want to enjoy life
and see many happy days,
keep your tongue from speaking evil
and your lips from telling lies.
Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it.”
1 Peter 3:10-11 love peace life
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”
Genesis 2:18 creation marriage relationships

I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.