2 Corinthians 6:3-10New International Version (NIV)Paul’s Hardships3 We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. 4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships...

Jeremiah 17:10-13New International Version (NIV)10 “I the Lord search the heart    and examine the mind,to reward each person according to their conduct,    according to what their deeds deserve.”11 Like a partridge that hatches eggs it did not lay    are those who...

1 Corinthians 10:14-17New International Version (NIV)Idol Feasts and the Lord’s Supper14 Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. 15 I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a...

Proverbs 31:27-31New International Version (NIV)27 She watches over the affairs of her household    and does not eat the bread of idleness.28 Her children arise and call her blessed;    her husband also, and he praises her:29 “Many women do noble things,    but you...

1 Samuel 2:29-30New International Version (NIV)29 Why do you scorn my sacrifice and offering that I prescribed for my dwelling? Why do you honor your sons more than me by fattening yourselves on the choice parts of every offering made by my people...

Proverbs 20:3-7New International Version (NIV)3 It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,    but every fool is quick to quarrel.4 Sluggards do not plow in season;    so at harvest time they look but find nothing.5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,    but...

Ephesians 6:1-4New International Version (NIV)6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the...