For the word of GOD is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." ~ Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)

"But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats ; do not be frightened.”" ~ 1 Peter 3:14 (NIV)

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, GOD’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light." ~ 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)

"Those who belong to Christ JESUS have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires." ~ Galatians 5:24 (NIV)

"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." ~ Galatians 6:2 (NIV)

"And may your hearts be fully committed to the LORD our GOD, to live by His decrees and obey His commands, as at this time." ~ 1 Kings 8:61 (NIV)

"I desire to do Your will, my GOD; Your law is within my heart.” ~ Psalm 40:8 (NIV)

"Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me." ~ Psalm 51:12 (NIV)

"My eyes are ever on the LORD, for only He will release my feet from the snare." ~ Psalm 25:15 (NIV)

"May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer." ~ Psalm 19:14 (NIV)

"How great You are, Sovereign Lord! There is no one like You, and there is no GOD but You, as we have heard with our own ears." ~ 2 Samuel 7:22 (NIV)

"Our Redeemer— the LORD Almighty is His name— is the Holy One of Israel. " ~ Isaiah 47:4 (NIV)

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of GOD’s grace in its various forms." ~ 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)

“This is what the LORD Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.'" ~ Zechariah 7:9 (NIV)

"It is the Lord your GOD you must follow, and Him you must revere. Keep His commands and obey Him; serve Him and hold fast to Him." ~ Deuteronomy 13:4 (NIV)

"For the kingdom of GOD is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, " ~ Romans 14:17 (NIV)

"Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near." ~ Isaiah 55:6 (NIV)

"Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe." ~ Proverbs 29:25 (NIV)

"And this is love: that we walk in obedience to His commands. As you have heard from the beginning, His command is that you walk in love. " ~ 2 John 1:6 (NIV)

“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me." ~ Matthew 5:11 (NIV)