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For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are… 1 Corinthians 1:18

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18 salvation strength crucifixion
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
2 Corinthians 5:17 creation Jesus rebirth

Whoever is patient has great understanding,
but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
Proverbs 14:29 wisdom patience understanding
The Lord is righteous in all his ways
and faithful in all he does.
Psalm 145:17 reliability righteousness goodness
I desire to do your will, my God;
your law is within my heart.
Psalm 40:8 obedience law heart
We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
1 John 5:20 Jesus understanding truth
Our help is in the name of the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 124:8 creation God heaven
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.
1 Thessalonians 5:24 calling faithfulness Word of God
Like a city whose walls are broken through
is a person who lacks self-control.
Proverbs 25:28 self-control desires
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;
the righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10 God safety protection
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—
and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:23 speaking joy
God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1 reliability safety protection
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Hebrews 13:8 reliability Jesus
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
John 15:12 law love Jesus
The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless,
but it is the ruin of those who do evil.
Proverbs 10:29 sin reliability law
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Philippians 4:5 gentleness nearness
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
Matthew 22:39 law neighbor love
Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
but humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 18:12 humility pride
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in humans.
Psalm 118:8 trust safety protection
How great you are, Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.
2 Samuel 7:22 God worship
But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:15-16 holiness life calling
A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
Proverbs 17:17 friendship family relationships
It is a trap to dedicate something rashly
and only later to consider one’s vows.
Proverbs 20:25 holiness righteousness
He holds success in store for the upright,
he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless.
Proverbs 2:7 righteousness blessing protection
Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
but the prudent hold their tongues.
Proverbs 10:19 sin speaking