"...Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found."—Luke 15:23,24

"...It was not you who sent me here [to Egypt], but God..."—Joseph to his brothers who sold him into slavery (Genesis 45:8)

"How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands... Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path."—Psalm 119:9,10,105

"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."—Romans 5:8

"But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."—Jesus, Matthew 9:13

"I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer..."—1 Timothy 1:12,13

"This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God."—Luke 12:21

"Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man."—Ecclesiastes 12:13

"...and anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me."—Jesus, Matthew 10:38

"Jesus said to the woman, 'Your faith has saved you; go in peace.'"—Luke 7:50