God of Hope

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves (Philippians 2:3).

Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves (Romans 12:3).

Let the wise listen and add to their learning . . . Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still (Proverbs 1:5; 9:9).

So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31).

[The King] must always keep that copy with him and read it daily as long as he lives. That way he will learn to fear the Lord his God by obeying all the terms of these instructions and decrees (Deuteronomy 17:19).

Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me . . . And the Father will honor anyone who serves me (John 12:26).

He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity (Proverbs 2:7).

Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant . . . just as [Jesus] did not come to be served, but to serve (Matthew 20:26, 28).

Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them . . . eager to serve (1 Peter 5:2).

Be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded (2 Chronicles 15:7).

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. . . . So encourage each other and give each other strength (Hebrews 10:24; 1 Thessalonians 5:11).

In your teaching, show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned (Titus 2:7, 8).