The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.
– Proverbs 1:7
The LORD is near the brokenhearted; he saves those crushed in spirit.
– Psalms 34:18
But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head–Christ.
– Ephesians 4:15
Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for you are my praise.
– Jeremiah 17:14
For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge, knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness, godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love.
– 2 Peter 1:5-7
All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
– 2 Timothy 3:16-17
A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.
– John 10:10
Above all, you know this: No prophecy of Scripture comes from the prophet's own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by the will of man; instead, men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
– 2 Peter 1:20-21
Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant, is not rude, is not self-seeking, is not irritable, and does not keep a record of wrongs.
– 1 Corinthians 13:4-5