Romans 13:14 But clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for [nor even think about gratifying] the flesh in regard to its improper desires.   When we live unrestrained, we will overindulge in anything that appeals to us. Often, we...

John 6:35 Jesus replied to them, "I am the Bread of Life. The one who comes to Me will never be hungry, and the one who believes in Me [as Savior] will never be thirsty [for that one will be sustained spiritually]".   We have freedom in Christ, but our freedom...

1 Thessalonians 3:4 For even when we were with you, we warned you plainly in advance that we were going to experience persecution; and so, as you know, it has come to pass.   We all go through trials and tribulations in life. And as followers of Jesus, we all...

1 Thessalonians 5:5-6 For you are all sons of light and sons of day. We do not belong to the night nor to darkness. So then let us not sleep [in spiritual indifference] as the rest [of the world does], but let us keep wide awake [alert and cautious] and let us be...

Acts 17:28 For in Him we live and move and exist [that is, in Him we actually have our being], as even some of your own poets have said, 'For we also are His children'.   We live, move and have our being in Jesus. Our existence is in Him—totally surrendered. We...

Romans 8:13 For if you are living according to the [impulses of the] flesh, you are going to die. But if [you are living] by the [power of the Holy] Spirit you are habitually putting to death the sinful deeds of the body, you will [really] live forever.   If we...

Colossians 3:12 So, as God's own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or...