Rather (2/3)

Because we look not at what can be seen but at what… 2 Corinthians 4:18

Because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:18 eternal life materialism understanding
And, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4 law family children

No longer present your members to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and present your members to God as instruments of righteousness.
Romans 6:13 sin righteousness sacrifice
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.
Romans 12:3 grace faith mind
Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for your masters, since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:23-24 reward life receiving
Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose.
1 Corinthians 1:10 community family transformation
Who, though he was in the form of God,
did not regard equality with God
as something to be exploited,
but emptied himself,
taking the form of a slave,
being born in human likeness.
And being found in human form,
he humbled himself
and became obedient to the point of death—
even death on a cross.
Philippians 2:6-8 Savior obedience Jesus
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.
Proverbs 16:32 peace patience self-control
Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble. For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.
2 Peter 1:10-11 calling obedience kingdom
He humbled you by letting you hunger, then by feeding you with manna, with which neither you nor your ancestors were acquainted, in order to make you understand that one does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.
Deuteronomy 8:3 suffering Word of God life
Then Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine but his who sent me.”
John 7:16 Jesus Word of God learning
But let justice roll down like waters,
and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Amos 5:24 law righteousness
But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33 righteousness food kingdom
But when he heard this, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.”
Matthew 9:12 forgiveness healing health
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:32 forgiveness compassion goodness
Just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Matthew 20:28 Jesus serving sacrifice
But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness.
1 Timothy 6:11 faith love righteousness
See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.
1 Thessalonians 5:15 blameless righteousness evil
But I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified.
1 Corinthians 9:27 self-control judgment body
Because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
2 Peter 1:21 prophecy Spirit speaking
No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light.
Luke 8:16 honesty holiness light
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12 Jesus life following
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own insight.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 trust dependence heart
Is not this the fast that I choose:
to loose the bonds of injustice,
to undo the thongs of the yoke,
to let the oppressed go free,
and to break every yoke?
Isaiah 58:6 fasting neighbor slavery
But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’
Luke 18:13 repentance conversion humility

You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name.