1 Samuel 15:22
“To obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.”
Psalm 51:10
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
1 Corinthians 15:17
And if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins.
Ephesians 2:8
“For it is by grace you have been saved through faith.”
Psalm 116:2
Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
Psalm 75:1
For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A psalm of Asaph. A song. We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.
Psalm 8:2
Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.
Matthew 6:16
And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
John 15:9-11
“Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you.”
Galatians 5:13
“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”