2 Timothy 1:7

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 

1 John 3:18

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.

1 Timothy 6:6-8

But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.

Hebrews 6: 11 – 12

We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realised. We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.