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Because sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the human… Ecclesiastes 8:11

Because sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the human heart is fully set to do evil. Ecclesiastes 8:11	Because the sentence for committing an evil act is not carried out quickly, people’s hearts are prone to act wickedly. sin heart punishment
For the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Ephesians 5:9	For light produces all goodness and righteousness and truth. light goodness righteousness

To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
For the message about 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	Indeed, 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. salvation strength crucifixion
It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,” and begin to reflect only after making a vow. Proverbs 20:25	It is rash to pledge a sacred gift, or to make a vow and then have second thoughts. holiness righteousness
And we know 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, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. 1 John 5:20	We also know that the Son of God has come and given us understanding so that we can know the one who is true. And we are in the one who is true, since we are in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Jesus understanding truth
Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 124:8	Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. creation God heaven
Like a city breached, without walls, is one who lacks self-control. Proverbs 25:28	Like a city that has been breached and made defenseless is the man devoid of self-control. self-control desires
I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Philippians 1:23-24	I am pulled in opposite directions. My desire is to depart and to be with Christ, for that is far better, but, it is a more urgent need for you that I remain in the body. death life
No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father's heart, who has made him known. John 1:18	No one has ever seen God. It is the only Son, God, who is at the Father’s side, who has made him known. Jesus Father nearness
I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart. Psalm 40:8	To do your will, O God, is my delight; your law is in my heart. obedience law heart
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this. 1 Thessalonians 5:24	The one who calls you is faithful, and he will accomplish this. calling faithfulness Word of God
Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment. 1 Timothy 6:6	Godliness produces great gain, but only to those who are content. faith joy materialism
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1	God is our refuge and our strength, a well-proved help in times of trouble. reliability safety protection
So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! 2 Corinthians 5:17	Consequently, anyone united to Christ is a new creation. The old order has passed away. Behold, all has become new. creation Jesus rebirth
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8	Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. reliability Jesus
Before destruction one's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor. Proverbs 18:12	A man is haughty until disaster overtakes him, but humility comes before honors. humility pride
What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? Romans 8:31	What then can we say in response to all this? If God is for us, who can be against us? God encouragement protection
Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:5	Let your kindness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. gentleness nearness
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. Proverbs 10:32	The lips of the righteous utter words of kindness, but the mouth of the wicked knows only how to pervert. truth righteousness speaking
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7	Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. love neighbor friendship
For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12	The body is one, although it has many parts; and all the parts, though many, form one body. So it is with Christ. body community church
Instead, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct; for it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16	He who called you is holy. Therefore, be holy yourselves in all your conduct. For Scripture says, “Be holy, for I am holy.” holiness life calling
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15:12	This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you. law love Jesus
And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:39	The second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ law neighbor love