. . . Follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because of their faith and patience. - Hebrews 6:12

But he brought his people safely out of Egypt, loaded with silver and gold; there were no sick or feeble people among them. - Psalm 105:37

An open rebuke is better than hidden love! Wounds from a friend are better than many kisses from an enemy. - Proverbs 27:5-6

Sodom’s sins were pride, laziness, and gluttony, while the poor and needy suffered outside her door. - Ezekiel 16:49

However, if righteous people turn to sinful ways and start acting like other sinners, should they be allowed to live? No, of course not! All their previous goodness will be forgotten, and they will die for their sins. - Ezekiel 18:24

Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has saved you from your enemies. - Psalm 107:2

I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one. - Ezekiel 22:30

So let us stop going over the basics of Christianity again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start all over again with the importance of turning away from evil deeds and placing our faith in God. - Hebrews 6:1

What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see. - Hebrews 11:1

You were in Eden, the garden of God. Your clothing was adorned with every precious stone—red carnelian, chrysolite, white moonstone, beryl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald—all beautifully crafted for you and set in the finest gold. They were given to you on the day you were created. - Ezekiel 28:13