Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2
My brothers and sisters in Christ, “Test and prove what pleases the Lord, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way, bearing fruit in every good work, and growing in the knowledge of God; and now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him.”
What the wicked dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. Proverbs 10:24
Because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes you; I will mock when calamity overtakes you, and when terror strikes you like a storm and your calamity comes like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish come upon you; then you will call upon me, but I will not answer; you will seek me diligently but will not find me since you hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord. Proverbs 1
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
“I, the Lord, search the heart; I test the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.”
“For surely, You, O Lord, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor.”
“But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You. For many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.”
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools! Proverbs 26:3
Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod. Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster. Proverbs 10:13-14
Listen, my sons, to the instruction of a father; pay attention and gain understanding. Proverbs 4:1
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. Psalm 32:8-9
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have a rich understanding. His praise endures forever! Psalm 111:10
Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing. The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing. Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Psalm 34:9-11
But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is Him. Jeremiah 17:7
“Blessed is the man who has made the Lord his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood. Steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord.”
For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. Psalm 36
In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles. For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Psalm 34:6-8
My soul boasts in the Lord, let the humble hear and be glad. O, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together! Psalm 34
“The Lord lives! Blessed be my rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted. I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who are faithless without cause will be disgraced.”