2 Corinthians 4:1-7New International Version (NIV)Present Weakness and Resurrection Life4 Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort...

Ephesians 2:7-13New International Version (NIV)7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from...

Philippians 4:17-21New International Version (NIV)17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. 18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the...

Proverbs 15:27-31New International Version (NIV)27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,    but the one who hates bribes will live.28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,    but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.29 The Lord is far from the...

Isaiah 54:4-9New International Version (NIV)4 “Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame.    Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated.You will forget the shame of your youth    and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.5 For your Maker is your...

1 Peter 2:17-23New International Version (NIV)17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also...

Philippians 2:1-5New International Version (NIV)Imitating Christ’s Humility2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy...