Motivation

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.

And Jesus looking upon them said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own; — read the full passage →

I say unto you, that even so there shall be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine righteous persons, who need no repentance.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. — read the full passage →

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

I would that they that unsettle you would even go beyond circumcision.

Whence comewars and whence come fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your pleasures that war in your members? — read the full passage →

For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

Wherefore we faint not; but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day. — read the full passage →

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Even so, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations; — read the full passage →

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to accomplish his work.

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus, — read the full passage →

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and for ever. Amen.

Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never stumble:

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

For therein is revealed a righteousness of God from faith unto faith: as it is written, But the righteous shall live by faith.

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, — read the full passage →

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.

Howbeit what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ. — read the full passage →

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

For we through the Spirit by faith wait for the hope of righteousness. — read the full passage →

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments.

and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.

and whatsoever we ask we receive of him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.

All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, even the fruit of righteousness.

But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

And Jesus answered and said unto him, It is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: — read the full passage →

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

For now we see in a mirror, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know fully even as also I was fully known.

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. — read the full passage →

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own;