“He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.”—John 1:8

“Do not forget to do good and to help one another, because these are the sacrifices that please God.’—Hebrews 13:16 (GNT)

“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.”—1 Corinthians 12:4-5

“You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”—Luke 12:40

“I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. 18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people. Romans 16:17-18

“But people who aren’t spiritual can’t receive these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can’t understand it, for only those who are spiritual can understand what the Spirit means.”
1 Corinthians 2:14 (NLT)

“Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”—1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT)