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VerseD: Psalm 27:14

Wait for the Lord; be strong and courageous. Wait for the Lord.

Psalm 27:14, HCSB

The world is full of pain, violence, and oppression, but we do not fear and can even bring comfort to others because we know that God is strong and on our side. He took these things on the cross for our sake, so we now take His peace and freedom into the world.

VerseD: Matthew 5:10

Those who are persecuted for righteousness are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

Matthew 5:10, HCSB

In a world of pain, violence, and oppression, we join in Christ’s redemptive work knowing we may treated the same way He was. Faithfulness to Christ amidst violence and hatred may draw them to Him.

VerseD: Matthew 5:9

The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons of God.

Matthew 5:9, HCSB

In a world of pain, violence, and oppression, God calls us to bring His peace which was given to us by the Son through the cross.

VerseD: Matthew 5:8

The pure in heart are blessed, for they will see God.

Matthew 5:8, HCSB

In a world of pain, violence, and oppression, those who seek the goodness and justice of God combat these things with His love and grace shown through the cross and delivered by the Holy Spirit.

VerseD: Matthew 5:7

The merciful are blessed, for they will be shown mercy.

Matthew 5:7, HCSB

In a world of pain, violence, and oppression, God came to show His mercy and grace, and those who believe in Christ are called to the same mercy and grace toward others.

VerseD: Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do what is good. Seek justice. Correct the oppressor. Defend the rights of the fatherless. Plead the widow’s cause.

Isaiah 1:17, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed. All are oppressed by sin, but some face more challenges. The Holy Spirit should move us in the love of Christ to seek justice in all things.

VerseD: John 15:2

Every branch in Me that does not produce fruit He removes, and He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit.

John 15:2, HCSB

The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit is not merely to give eternal life, for He also both shapes and prunes us while also working through us to shape others to be more like Christ.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Each person should do as he has decided in his heart — not reluctantly or out of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7, HCSB

The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit is not merely to bring eternal life, but He also grows the sacrificial love of Christ in us to want to be generous with all we have and are.

VerseD: Philippians 2:5

Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus

Philippians 2:5, HCSB

The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit is not merely to bring eternal life but also to make us more conformed to the life, image, and mind of Christ.

VerseD: Psalm 23:3

He renews my life; He leads me along the right paths for His name’s sake.

Psalm 23:3, HCSB

The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit is not merely give us eternal life, but He draws us closer to Christ and others to Christ by empowering us to witness to others to the glory of the Father.