I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God . . . is calling us. (Philippians 3:13-14)
For he called you to share in his Kingdom and glory. (1 Thessalonians 2:12)
To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction . . . whoever learns from correction is wise. (Proverbs 12:1; 15:5)
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. (Romans 12:2)
It is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name! (1 Peter 4:16)
Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due. (1 Corinthians 4:5)
When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love . . . You are my friends if you do what I command. (John 15:10, 14)
Give to everyone what you owe them: . . . if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. (Romans 13:7)
Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. (2 Corinthians 13:11)
The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble. (Proverbs 12:13)
“And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. . . . If you seek him, you will find him.” (1 Chronicles 28:9).
You will grow as you learn to know God better and better. (Colossians 1:10)
Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. (Philippians 2:2)
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life . . . It is pleasant to see dreams come true. (Proverbs 13:12, 19)