“Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God — or rather to be known by God, how is it that you are turning back again to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?” Gal. 4:8,9
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.”
Eph. 4:31
“There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven. A time to weep and a time to laugh. A time to mourn and a time to dance.” Ecc. 3:1,4 NASB
“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” Luke 6:46
“Now this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” John 17:3
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you.” James 4:7,8a
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear…” 1 John 4:18a
“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6b
