Motivation

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

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

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

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

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? — read the full passage →

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which 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 all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

I would they were even cut off which trouble you.

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

For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us 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 hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the 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, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

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

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing 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 for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

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

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

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

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; — read the full passage →

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to 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 finish his work.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

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

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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

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

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

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

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour 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 is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

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

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

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

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

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

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. — read the full passage →

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

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

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

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

Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: — read the full passage →

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

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

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. — read the full passage →

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

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?