"By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit." ~ 1 JOHN 4:13 (NKJV)

Where the righteousness of CHRIST is imputed to an individual, a principle of holiness is imparted to him; the former can only be ascertained by the latter. —Arthur W. Pink

"neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks." ~ EPHESIANS 5:4 (NKJV)

Foolish talking and jesting are not the ways in which Christian cheerfulness should express itself, but rather "giving of thanks." —Charles Hodge

"All Scripture is given by inspiration of GOD, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness," ~2 TIMOTHY 3:16 (NKJV)

The Bible should be our Mentor, our Monitor, our Memento Mori, our Remembrancer, and the Keeper of our Conscience. —Charles Spurgeon

"Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the LORD:" ~ HEBREWS 12:14 (NKJV