“Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3
When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I set aside childish ways. 1 Corinthians 13:11
Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. 1 Corinthians 14:20
“All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.”
“Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of the prize. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.”
But we must hold on to the progress we have already made. Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. Philippians 3
I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. 1 Peter 4:12-13
You need to persevere so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. Hebrews 10:36
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. 2 Corinthians 4:17
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials so that the proven character of your faith, more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire, may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:6-7
He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. Romans 2:7
What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? James 2:14-26
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. 2 Corinthians 5:10
Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Galatians 6:7-8
God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. Romans 2:6-7
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Matthew 6:33