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
Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
– Ephesians 4:1-3
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
But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head–Christ.
– Ephesians 4:15
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
– Proverbs 18:21
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
And don't get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless living, but be filled by the Spirit:
– Ephesians 5:18
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