Saint Paul

"Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ."

"Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble."

"For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving."

"I thank my God every time I remember you."

"Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently."

"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."

"The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children."

"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."

"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?"

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers can separate us from the love of God."

"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace."

"And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."

"For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment."

"Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people."

"Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification."

"May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all."

"For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive."

"Praise the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together."

"Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone."

"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."

"I appeal to you on the basis of the love of Christ to live a life worthy of the calling you have received."

"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit."

"But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ's triumphal procession."

"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you."

"His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness."

"Be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble."

"So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service."

"Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ."