Quality Living

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

My son, don’t forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Behold, that which I have seen to be good and proper is for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy good in all his labor, in which he labors under the sun, all the days of his life which God has given him; for this is his portion. — read the full passage →

Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. — read the full passage →

He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”

I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. — read the full passage →

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. — read the full passage →

But godliness with contentment is great gain. — read the full passage →

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.

A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

But godliness with contentment is great gain. — read the full passage →

Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? — read the full passage →

Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; — read the full passage →

The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.

Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

Rejoice always. — read the full passage →

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

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

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. — read the full passage →

Every man also to whom God has given riches and wealth, and has given him power to eat of it, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.

Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, — read the full passage →

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love; — read the full passage →

Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

For, “He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. — read the full passage →

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, — read the full passage →

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

The second is like this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’There is no other commandment greater than these.”

You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you; — read the full passage →

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

Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you 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.’”

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. — read the full passage →

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding. — read the full passage →

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. — read the full passage →

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; — read the full passage →

make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions.

A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.

But for the cowardly, unbelieving, sinners, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers,idolaters, and all liars, their part is in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

Don’t be a witness against your neighbor without cause. Don’t deceive with your lips.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members?

However, if you fulfill the royal law, according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well.

But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves. — read the full passage →

Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. — read the full passage →

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things. — read the full passage →

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. — read the full passage →

Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; — read the full passage →

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; — read the full passage →

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, — read the full passage →

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were locked where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be to you.” — read the full passage →

For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. — read the full passage →

For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. — read the full passage →

Go your way—eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works. — read the full passage →

Every man also to whom God has given riches and wealth, and has given him power to eat of it, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God. — read the full passage →

He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.

Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.

Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble. — read the full passage →

So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture. — read the full passage →

Yahweh God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another. — read the full passage →

He looked up, and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him? — read the full passage →

My brothers, don’t hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality.

If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless.

Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry; — read the full passage →

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.