If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. - 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Hebrews 13:6-8.

6 So we may boldly say:

"The Lord is my helper;

I will not fear.

What can man do to me?”

Matthew 5:13–16

Salt and Light

13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.

15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.

16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Proverbs 14:21-27

21

It’s wrong to hate others,

    but God blesses everyone

    who is kind to the poor.

22 

It’s a mistake

    to make evil plans,

    but you will have loyal friends

    if you want to do right.

23 

Hard work is worthwhile,

    but empty talk

    will make you poor.

24 

Wisdom can make you rich,

    but foolishness leads

    to more foolishness.

25 

An honest witness

can save your life,

    but liars can’t be trusted.

26 

If you respect the Lord,

you and your children

    have

a strong fortress

27 

and a life-giving fountain

    that keeps you safe

    from deadly traps.

James 1:5-6

But if any of you need wisdom,

You should as God for it.

He is generous and enjoys giving to all people,

So he will give you wisdom.

BUT when you ask God,

You MUST believe and NOT doubt.

Anyone who doubts is like a wave in the sea,

Blown up and down by the wind.

Philippians 3: 8-9 8 Yes, all the things I once thought were so important are gone from my life. Compared to the high privilege of knowing Christ Jesus as my Master, firsthand, everything I once thought I had going for me is insignificant - dog dung. I've dumped it all in the trash so that I could embrace Christ 

9 and be embraced by him. I didn't want some petty, inferior brand of righteousness that comes from keeping a list of rules when I could get the robust kind that comes from trusting Christ - God's righteousness.

God is an overnight God. You just have to keep the Faith at all times.