God of Hope

An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship. . . .  Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy. (Proverbs 24:6; 27:6)

For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. (Romans 8:5-6)

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

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. (John 16:13)

Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards…. Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave. (Proverbs 12:14, 24)

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)

Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge. (2 Peter 1:5)

Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (Philippians 4:8)

[True worshipers] lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. (Psalm 15:1-2)

A friend is always loyal, . . .  The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense. (Proverbs 17:17; 27:9)

True wisdom is not a simple matter. (Job 11:6)
The prudent carefully consider their steps. (Proverbs 14:15)

Jesus: “My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” (John 10:10)