Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way.

If I speak human or angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.

Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’?[a] Everything is possible for the one who believes.”

Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship.

For I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand, who says to you, “Do not fear, I will help you.

Indeed, God is my salvation; I will trust him and not be afraid, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my song. He has become my salvation.

Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you.

For the Lord is good, and his faithful love endures forever; his faithfulness, through all generations.

For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.