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A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a… Proverbs 15:23

A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! Proverbs 15:23	Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! speaking joy
And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. 1 Corinthians 9:25	All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. self-control reward eternal life

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	The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. salvation strength crucifixion
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18	Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. church community hell
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:4	Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. speaking Spirit lying
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10	The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. salvation life
But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ” Matthew 4:4	But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” food Word of God listening
In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:9-10	Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. prayer Father humility
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Romans 6:1-2	Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace? Of course not! Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it? sin grace life
For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake. Philippians 1:29	For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him. grace faith suffering
For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it? Luke 14:28	But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? debt planning money
For a thousand years in Your sight Are like yesterday when it is past, And like a watch in the night. Psalm 90:4	For you, a thousand years are as a passing day, as brief as a few night hours. God life understanding
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Romans 1:16	For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. faith evangelism salvation
Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them. Luke 2:20	The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them. worship christmas praise
Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the Lord Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other. Deuteronomy 4:39	So remember this and keep it firmly in mind: The Lord is God both in heaven and on earth, and there is no other. God heaven world
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6	And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. faith joy reward
But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16	But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.” holiness life calling
Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. John 16:7	But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. comforter Spirit receiving
And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them. John 17:26	I have revealed you to them, and I will continue to do so. Then your love for me will be in them, and I will be in them. love Jesus prayer
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. Ephesians 5:11-12	Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. sin speaking idols
A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. Proverbs 29:11	Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. anger wisdom self-control
In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. John 14:2	There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? Jesus Father heaven
“If you will not hear, And if you will not take it to heart, To give glory to My name,” Says the Lord of hosts, “I will send a curse upon you, And I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have cursed them already, Because you do not take it to heart.” Malachi 2:2	“Listen to me and make up your minds to honor my name,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “or I will bring a terrible curse against you. I will curse even the blessings you receive. Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you have not taken my warning to heart.” obedience blessing listening
For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:26	And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? materialism life soul
You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you. Deuteronomy 4:2	Do not add to or subtract from these commands I am giving you. Just obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you. obedience law following