God of Hope

One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend (Proverbs 22:11).

Now the [leader] is to be above reproach . . .  temperate, self-controlled, respectable (1 Timothy 3:2).

Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions (Proverbs 18:2).

Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought. . . . Honor one another above yourselves (Romans 12:3, 10).

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves (Philippians 2:3).

The quiet words of a wise person are better than the shouts of a foolish ruler (Ecclesiastes 9:17).

Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith (Hebrews 13:7).

So the Lord said to Moses, “Joshua, the son of Nun, has the ability to be a wise leader; lay your hand on him” (Numbers 27:18).

For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good (Romans 13:4).

God has chosen you. You are holy and loved by Him. Because of this, your new life should be full of loving-pity. You should be kind to others and have no pride. Be gentle and be willing to wait for others (Colossians 3:12).

. . .the Lord appeared to his people and said,  “I love you… with a love that will last forever. That is why I have continued showing you kindness” (Jeremiah 31:3).

You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love (Galatians 5:13).