“God gives peace, and he raised our Lord Jesus Christ from death. Now Jesus is like a Great Shepherd whose blood was used to make God's eternal agreement with his flock. I pray God will make you ready to obey him and that you will always be eager to do right. May Jesus help you do what pleases God. To Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever! Amen.”—Hebrews 13:20-21 (CEV)

“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.”—1 Corinthians 16:13

“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.”—Romans 8:5

“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”—Philippians 2:13 (NLT)

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”—Ephesians 6:12

“My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”—Galatians 2:20 (NLT)

“Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.”—1 John 2:15-17(NLT)

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”—Romans 12:18

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit”—Psalm 34:18

“And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.”—1 John 2:17 (NLT)