God of Hope

Consider it pure joy . . . whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance (James 1:2-3).

Describing the person who wants to serve God: “He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap” (1 Timothy 3:7).

Solomon wrote the biblical Proverbs: “for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair” (Proverbs 1:3).

If someone is caught in a [fall], you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted (Galatians 6:1).

Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much (Luke 16:10).

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom (James 3:13).

Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment (Romans 12:3).

Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is (Romans 12:2).

Choose seven men . . . who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom (Acts 6:3).

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it (Proverbs 22:6).

Hezekiah’s heart was proud and he did not respond to the kindness shown him; therefore the Lord’s wrath was on him (1 Chronicles 32:25).

The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart (I Samuel 26:7).