For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

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

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you.