Be encouraged by understanding how you can live a meaningful, loving life starting today

AS YOU begin your new life as a follower of Jesus you will encounter many new thoughts and methods of handling temptations, trials and decisions. Each day has the potential to strengthen your relationship with God so that you will understand more clearly that you are actually His son or His daughter. Each person’s journey along the path to heaven is unique. God will direct your path according to the priorities that will be of the most benefit to you and those you influence. Through the experience of walking with Jesus through life’s trials, your character will grow and mature, just as a planted kernel of corn grows and matures and bears fruit when it is planted in good soil and watered. 94

To be successful, you will need to focus on the life of Jesus each day. As you seek to know God with all of your heart and mind and strength, you will be rewarded with glimpses of who God is. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, you will be able to love God above all else and to love not only your friendly neighbors, but also your enemies. If you start to become discouraged or tired, look up to heaven and ask God to remind you about the life and sacrifice of Jesus; ask for strength and courage to continue to be a faithful follower. 95

Jesus has love that is far above any type of love we have ever experienced here on Earth. Becoming loving like Jesus is something you can look forward to in your fulfilling and meaningful new life. Let us now consider some aspects of Jesus’ love. He has love that… 96

continues even though it is unappreciated and rejected.

continues in the middle of painful or distressing circumstances.

proceeds from a tender, sensitive heart.

desires us to have success even though we made huge mistakes in the past.

is supportive and not jealous of other loving relationships we have.

is humble, that does not boast about how superior His love is compared to our love.

is appropriate for each occasion – always pure and modest.

is free from all selfishness and is focused on doing good for others to promote their happiness.

is not easily provoked or irritated by other people’s inappropriate words, thoughts or actions.

focuses on our positive traits of character and is not eager to find our faults.

rejoices with us when our character is being transformed to be like Jesus.

takes on our burdens.

is hopeful – that never gives up on us in our lifetime.

endures all hardships and suffering so that we can live together as a family in the future.

never fails under any circumstance. 97

By thinking about the life and love of Jesus each day and seeking to become like Jesus through the divine power that God is eager to give you through the Holy Spirit, you will become like Jesus and this change will bring peace to your heart. Please remember that you will not be able to become like Jesus by trying to be like Jesus in your own strength – if this was possible you would then become proud like Lucifer. Your new life as a follower of Jesus focuses on the power and strength of God. You will be successful as you have faith in God’s promises to change you to become like Jesus. This faith is a gift from God, so be sure to ask for it and believe that God is eager to provide it. This change occurs through the power of the Holy Spirit in cooperation with your willing consent and God-blessed effort. 98

At the end of this section you will find a number of promises from God’s word, the Bible, which will encourage you each day in your new pursuit of becoming like Jesus – in word, thought, action and motive. Store these promises in your mind so that you will never forget them. If you are fortunate enough to have a Bible, you are very blessed to have all of His word – treasure this gift and share it with others. If you do not have access to a Bible, praise God for the portions of the Bible that are found in this presentation and patiently make a request of God to provide you with a complete Bible. 99

Ask God to help you understand what other people need and He will help you truly love your neighbors. God is the creator of every good thing and that includes the gift of hospitality. What a joy it is to consider what another person needs – could they use an encouraging word, a cup of cold water, a lovingly prepared meal, a coat, some new shoes, a prayer for their family’s needs, a text from the Bible, or a presentation about the gospel? 100

Consider what you would want if you were able to trade places with the person you would like to help. One of the reasons Jesus rescued us from death is because that is what He would have wanted if He had been in our place – if our circumstances were reversed. 101

God expects us to be motivated to help others because of the gratitude we have in our hearts for all that He has done for us. As children of His family, we now desire to act as God does – we want to be a blessing to others. God is very generous and has promised to reward us for all the good things we do for Him through His power, but God will never provide us with a reward that will make us proud. We are not rewarded because we deserve it; we are simply doing what a member of God’s family is expected to do. One of our greatest rewards will be meeting people in Heaven that we have helped spiritually or physically when we lived on Earth. 102

As you start your new life with God you will encounter challenges and receive many blessings. Following are a few helpful tips as you walk with God along His narrow pathway to Heaven:

As God guides you each day, you will be blessed with tokens of His love for you – you can also expect to be confronted with trials and difficult decisions. These trials and decisions are God’s method of helping your character to grow and mature. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn more about God’s wisdom and power and therefore you should praise God when you are confronted with difficulties. As you gain experience trusting in God’s path, your thoughts and feelings will change and you will become more and more like Jesus. You will still have your own unique personality, and yet you will desire to have words, thoughts, and actions like Jesus. This process, of becoming more and more like Jesus, will continue as long as you are here on this Earth. The follower of Jesus who becomes as trusting and loving as a little innocent child, who is truly converted and follows God with their whole heart, will grow up to be like Jesus through a productive learning process of continual obedience that is motivated by love. As our example, Jesus learned from the trials He experienced on Earth, and yet He did not learn by sinning, He learned by being obedient to God the Father. 103
If you are intentionally disregarding any known command of God, then you are disobedient as Adam and Eve were and you have not yet fully surrendered your will to God – you are not yet converted as a trusting, humble child of God. If this is your situation, pray earnestly to God to help you and let Him know that you would like His powerful help to surrender each decision to His perfect counsel. It is not safe to hold back any decision from God’s counsel – we must surrender all to God if we are to be in His complete care. Anything less than a complete surrender means that we still do not trust God and feel that we know better than God does for certain decisions. We would do well to remember that an incomplete surrender caused Eve and Adam to sin against God. If you do sin – if you turn away from God’s path and follow Lucifer’s temptations or an old habit – turn back to God quickly and repent of your sin and ask for His forgiveness. God will always be there to help you get back onto the narrow path that leads to Heaven – as your loving Father, He will never leave you or forsake you. 104
Please do not become discouraged if you find yourself thinking thoughts or words that are not from God. Realize that these are either habits from your old life or temptations. Ask God to help you think about something else like one of your favorite Bible verses, or something you appreciate about the life of Jesus, or things you will enjoy about Heaven, or a spiritual song. If you are used to speaking and acting impulsively, ask God to help you speak and act thoughtfully, seeking His guidance. When you consistently look to God for help in every small trial and decision, then God will know that you will trust Him when you encounter large decisions. 105
When you need help making a decision, ask God what Jesus would do and remember that as we study and consider the life of Jesus, we will become more and more like Him. If you ask God to help you overcome any sin, His answer will always be “I am right here to help you.” He will also expect you to work together with Him through the exercise of your power of choice – ask God to help you to be willing to choose the right path. For requests other than overcoming sin, you may not always receive the answer quickly; sometimes God would like you to patiently wait for His answer, and sometimes He will provide you with the answer when you get to Heaven. God’s timing and plan is perfect, He knows what is best – we are to trust God as a child completely trusts a loving parent. One of the lessons you will learn from experiencing many trials is that God can always be trusted, even when you don’t understand His purpose or plan. For example, there are prayers for physical healing that God answers quickly; and there are also times we may need to patiently wait until Heaven to be healed. Our part is to ask our request with faith and believe that our loving Father will provide the help we need in His perfect timing and according to His perfect will. We are to trust in His love, as well as His power and wisdom, and we are to leave the result of our prayer request in God’s care. 106
Salvation is not like any other gift – it is a gift that was made available to you through the most painful sacrifice ever made. Please do not let this sacrifice go to waste. If you have led a sinful life and feel that you are unworthy to accept God’s gift of salvation; you are right that you are so unworthy – and yet an even worse decision would be to not accept this gift God is offering you at an infinite cost to Himself and His Son. God offers you this precious gift because He wants you to accept it – trust that His plan for you is best. You may have caused Him tremendous pain by your previous life of sin; please do not continue to cause Him pain by refusing His gift of salvation – accept His gift now, turn away from your sins and apologize to God and ask for a new life with Jesus at your side. Jesus and God are waiting to forgive you completely, not as man forgives, but as God can only forgive. 107
Even if you are very young or if you are nearing the end of your life – today is the best day to become a follower of Jesus. Please surrender everything to God today, trust in His gift of salvation and begin living a new life with Jesus right now – you will never regret this decision. Are you weak? Ask God to give you strength. Are you discouraged because of your previous choices? Ask God to encourage you with His peace and forgiveness – and as a special favor, ask Him to help you understand how much He loves you and wants you to live forever with Him in Heaven. 108
Through the power of God, never give up! As a new Christian, you are inexperienced and will encounter many new challenges. Even when you don’t understand the events of life, even when you are discouraged by your own failures – realize that God loves you and will always continue to be right by your side. Ask God to give you faith in His love for you and look forward to that day that is coming very soon when you will join Jesus in Heaven. Keep looking up! 109

“My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up.” Psalms 5:3

“Trust in the LORD with all of thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:1-3

“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.” Psalms 19:7

“I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, Thy law is within my heart.” Psalms 40:8

“Great peace have they which love Thy law: and nothing shall offend them.” Psalms 119:65

“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.” Psalms 19:14

“One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in His temple.” Psalms 27:4

“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” Psalms 32:8

“Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6

“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” I John 4:7-8

“By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one for another.” John 13:35

“We love Him, because He first loved us.” I John 4:19

“But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name:” John 1:12

“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” II Corinthians 3:18

“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:26-27

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance...” Galatians 5:22-23

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee.” Isaiah 26:3

“But without faith it is impossible to please Him; for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6

“I will bless the LORD at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalms 34:1

“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” Psalms 37:4

“In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.” Psalms 56:11

“Blessed be the LORD, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation…” Psalms 68:19

“In Thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.” Psalms 71:1

“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly.” Psalms 84:11

“For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” Psalms 91:11

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.” Psalms 23

“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before His presence with singing.” Psalms 100:1-2

“He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.” Psalms 102:17

“With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee.” Psalms 119:10-11

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalms 119:105

“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” Psalms 147:3

“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Hebrews 13:2

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10

“And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.” Isaiah 42:16

“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increaseth strength.” Isaiah 40:29

“All that the Father giveth Me shall come to Me; and him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out.” John 6:37

“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” I Peter 4:12-13

“He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.” Isaiah 33:16

“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” I Corinthians 10:13

“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” I Corinthians 10:31

“Who can understand his errors? cleanse Thou me from secret faults.” Psalms 19:12

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” James 1:5

“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.” II Peter 1:4-7

“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:” Philippians 2:5

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” James 1:17

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8

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“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” II Corinthians 5:17

“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:” John 1:12

“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:26

“But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.” Isaiah 64:8

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:11-13

“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” I Peter 4:12-13

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.” John 12:24-25

“And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; and should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.” Mark 4:26-29

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“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2

“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?” Matthew 5:43-47

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.” Hebrews 12:2-3

“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.” Isaiah 40:29

“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” Deuteronomy 31:6

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.” Psalms 37:23-24

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10

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“For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:7-8

“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:12-13

“We love him, because he first loved us.” I John 4:19

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“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.” I Corinthians 13:1-13

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“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts 1:8

“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18

“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” II Peter 1:4

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6

“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17

“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: for he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.” James 1:22-25

“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?” Luke 11:13

“And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.” Ezekiel 36:27

“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” John 16:13

“If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” John 14:15-18

“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:26-27

“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” Romans 8:26

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

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“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” Psalms 119:11

“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” II Peter 1:4

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” II Timothy 2:15

“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” John 14:26

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” Colossians 3:16-17

“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” Isaiah 40:8

“Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” Matthew 24:35

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“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.” I Peter 4:9

“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.” Romans 12:10-13

“Let brotherly love continue. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Hebrews 13:1-2

“Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:34-40

“For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.” Mark 9:41

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“And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.” Luke 6:31

“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” Matthew 7:12

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“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalms 34:1

“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” Matthew 5:43-48

“And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” Revelation 22:12

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24

“But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Matthew 6:20-21

“For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.” Matthew 16:27

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

“So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.” Luke 17:10

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“Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.” Psalms 25:4-5

“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” Psalms 32:8

“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” I Peter 4:12-13

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

“And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:2-3

“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” I Peter 1:15-16

“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” James 1:2-5

“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” Philippians 2:3-8

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8

“Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; and being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;” Hebrews 5:8-9

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“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.” James 4:17

“Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.” I John 3:4

“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:8-9

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

“As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.” Psalms 18:30

“Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?” Romans 6:16

“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” Matthew 7:21-23

“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15

“For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Matthew 12:50

“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.” I John 2:15-17

“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Hebrews 13:5

“And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.” Psalms 9:10

“He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.” I John 2:9-10

“My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: and he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.” I John 2:1-6

“And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.” I John 2:28

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“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.” Proverbs 16:3

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8

“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:” James 1:19

“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.” James 1:26

“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.” Luke 16:10

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“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” II Corinthians 3:18

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.” Hebrews 12:1-3

“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” Mark 9:23-24

“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.” Psalms 27:14

“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.” Romans 8:25

“As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.” Psalms 18:30

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6

“If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?” Luke 11:11-13

“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21

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“Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.” Matthew 26:36-39

“But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.” Isaiah 64:6

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23

“For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” I Timothy 2:3-4

“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.” Proverbs 21:2

“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Proverbs 14:12

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” John 3:16-17

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.” Hebrews 12:1-3

“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:8-9

“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18

“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.” Psalms 103:11-13

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“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” Revelation 3:20

“Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” Proverbs 27:1

“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” James 4:14

“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15

“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.” II Corinthians 12:9-10

“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.” Isaiah 40:29

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27

“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Jeremiah 33:3

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“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.” Psalms 31:24

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39

“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:” Philippians 3:20