“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. ..

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God a may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”—2 Timothy 3:16-17

“For many are invited, but few are chosen.”—Matthew 22:14

“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”—Matthew 28:20 (NLT)

“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.”—Ephesians 4:2 (NLT)

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”—2 Corintians 1:3-4

“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”—Proverbs 16:24

“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”—Romans 5:8 (NLT)

“When you do good deeds, don't try to show off. If you do, you won't get a reward from your Father in heaven.”—Matthew 6:1 (CEV)

“Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches.”—1 Corinthians 7:17 (ESV)