- For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.
- Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. - God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.
- No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.
- Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! - Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
when it’s in your power to help them. - The Lord is good,
a strong refuge when trouble comes.
He is close to those who trust in him. - After supper he took another cup of wine and said, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood, which is poured out as a sacrifice for you.”
- God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble. - A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
- It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in people. - The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
the godly run to him and are safe. - This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.
- I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message.
- For,
There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. - Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.
- But test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Stay away from every kind of evil.
- Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.
- Seek the Lord while you can find him.
Call on him now while he is near. - The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!
- And we know that the Son of God has come, and he has given us understanding so that we can know the true God. And now we live in fellowship with the true God because we live in fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the only true God, and he is eternal life.
- My child, if your heart is wise,
my own heart will rejoice! - Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
- But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.
- Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.
May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us or abandon us. But when Jesus heard what had happened, he said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid. Just have faith, and she will be healed.”Next verse!With image