"That is why I would remind you to stir up (rekindle the embers of, fan the flame of, and keep burning) the [gracious] gift of God, [the inner fire] that is in you by means of the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination]. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control." - 2 Timothy 1:6-7 AMPC

"Exalt wisdom, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her." - Proverbs 4:8 KJV

Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city. - Proverbs 16:32 NLT

"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." - Proverbs 4:23 NLT

"Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for [it is] time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you." - Hosea 10:12 KJV

"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." - James 1:5 KJV

"Let all the earth fear the LORD; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him." - Psalm 33:8 NKJV

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. - Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV

"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." - Galatians 6:9 KJV 

"Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. ... For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?" - 1 John 5:1, 4-5 NKJV

"We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak" - 2 Corinthians 4:13 KJV