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VerseD: Ecclesiastes 12:13

When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God and keep His commands, because this is for all humanity.

Ecclesiastes 12:13, HCSB

Seeking God is the only way to eternal life, and following Christ in this life is truly that way.

VerseD: John 14:6

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

John 14:6, HCSB

Jesus is the only way to eternal life with God, the source and foundation of all truth, and the source of life. Believe in Jesus.

VerseD: Acts 20:24

But I count my life of no value to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.

Acts 20:24, HCSB

Just as God showed His love for us by becoming one of us and dying for our eternal hope, we should consider the lives of others more important than our own knowing we may see them in eternity with Christ.

VerseD: 1 Peter 4:16

But if anyone suffers as a “Christian,” he should not be ashamed but should glorify God in having that name.

1 Peter 4:16, HCSB

God’s Word changes our hearts, minds, and spirits, helping us to endure persecution and hardships knowing Christ went through the same and is with us now.

VerseD: Romans 5:3-4

And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope.

Romans 5:3-4, HCSB

God’s Word changes our hearts, minds, and spirits, and it helps us to face all this life throws at us, knowing we are being transformed into the likeness of Christ.

VerseD: Psalm 94:19

When I am filled with cares, Your comfort brings me joy.

Psalm 94:19, HCSB

God’s Word changes our hearts, minds, and spirits, giving us guidance and strength to endure in any and all circumstances, standing in hope because of His faithfulness.

VerseD: Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.

Proverbs 12:25, HCSB

We are called in Christ to help each other be more like Christ, so we should share the gospel and encourage godly living (even sometimes simply sharing a positive thought with someone.)

VerseD: Psalm 23:4

Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff — they comfort me.

Psalm 23:4, HCSB

We are called in Christ to help each other be more like Christ, and that includes encouraging each other in the promises of our faithful God, finding comfort in His faithfulness as revealed in Scripture, especially in Christ.

VerseD: James 1:22

But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

James 1:22, HCSB

We need God for this life and the next, and He empowers us to live for Him to live out His commands, including spreading the gospel and leading others to eternal life.

VerseD: 1 Samuel 2:2

There is no one holy like the Lord. There is no one besides You! And there is no rock like our God.

1 Samuel 2:2, HCSB

We need God for this life and the next, for He is the only God who is sovereign over all and faithful in all things. We can believe amd trust in Him, as shown through the cross.