Peace and understanding (3/4)

For a child has been born to us, a son has been… Isaiah 9:5

For a child has been born to us,
a son has been given to us.
Upon his shoulders dominion rests,
and this is the name he has been given:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:5 Messiah Jesus Father
Likewise, you who are husbands must show consideration for your wives in your life together. Treat your wife with respect, for even though she is the weaker partner, she is also an equal heir of God’s gift of life. Thus, your prayers will not be hindered in any way.
1 Peter 3:7 marriage prayer grace

I have told you this
so that in me you may be in peace.
In the world
you will endure suffering.
But take courage!
I have overcome the world.
John 16:33 encouragement peace overcoming
Do not wear yourself out in the pursuit of wealth,
and cease even to think about it.
Proverbs 23:4 money greed planning
Although the mountains may be shaken
and the hills may totter,
my steadfast love will not depart from you,
and my covenant of peace will never be shaken,
says the Lord who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10 love peace reliability
For I know full well the plans I have for you, plans for your welfare and not for your misfortune, plans that will offer you a future filled with hope.
Jeremiah 29:11 planning blessing hope
I further pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know the hope to which he has called you, how rich and glorious is his inheritance in the saints.
Ephesians 1:18 understanding hope receiving
Do not let kindness and fidelity leave you;
fasten them around your neck
and inscribe them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will gain favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
Proverbs 3:3-4 love reward heart
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent.
Proverbs 17:28 speaking wisdom mind
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 law life heart
Stand firm, then, with the belt of truth fastened around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness clothing you, and with your feet shod in zeal to proclaim the gospel of peace. In all circumstances, hold in your hand the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Ephesians 6:14-16 truth righteousness evangelism
A house and wealth are inherited from parents,
but a prudent wife is a gift from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:14 money relationships
May the God of peace—who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant— make you perfect in every respect so that you may do his will. And may he enable us to achieve what is pleasing to him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 13:20-21 peace covenant resurrection
But he was pierced for our offenses
and crushed for our iniquity;
the punishment that made us whole fell upon him,
and by his bruises we have been healed.
Isaiah 53:5 sin Jesus healing
May the Lord guide your hearts to the love of God and the steadfastness of Christ.
2 Thessalonians 3:5 love transformation following
The Lord will battle for you. Be calm!
Exodus 14:14 patience dependence protection
Recognizing that laws are not designed for the upright. They are for the lawless and insubordinate, for the godless and sinful, for the unholy and irreligious; they are for those who slay their fathers and mothers, for murderers, for those who are fornicators, sodomites, slave traders, liars, perjurers, and for whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which has been entrusted to me.
1 Timothy 1:9-11 law sin sexuality
No prophecy ever came from human initiative. Rather, when people spoke as messengers of God, they did so under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
2 Peter 1:21 prophecy Spirit speaking
Hear my prayer, O Lord;
do not be deaf to my cry
or ignore my weeping.
For I am a wayfarer before you,
a nomad like all my ancestors.
Psalm 39:13 prayer sadness humility
Therefore, let us leave behind the basic teaching about Christ and advance toward maturity. We must not be forever laying the foundation: repentance for actions that lead to death, faith in God, instruction about baptisms and the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
Hebrews 6:1-2 conversion faith baptism
However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, and considerate, full of mercy and good fruits, without any trace of partiality or hypocrisy.
James 3:17 honesty peace wisdom
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Matthew 5:9 blessing peace children
Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying:
“To the one seated on the throne
and to the Lamb
be blessing and honor and glory and might
forever and ever.”
Revelation 5:13 creation worship gratitude
The reward of humility and fear of the Lord
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4 humility reward awe
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:7 reward seeking receiving