But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head–Christ.
– Ephesians 4:15
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.
– Proverbs 1:7
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
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
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
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
Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for you are my praise.
– Jeremiah 17:14