“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works?” -- James 2:14

“Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.” -- Psalm 67:5

“You do well if you really fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself’.” — James 2:8

“You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; for your anger does not produce God’s righteousness.” -- James 1:19-20

“But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him.” -- Luke 15:20

“Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; rend your hearts and not your clothing.” -- Joel 2:12-13a

“Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.” -- Luke 14:27

“My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and all flesh will bless his holy name forever and ever.” -- Psalm 145:21

“So with yourselves; since you are eager for spiritual gifts, strive to excel in them for building up the church.” -- 1 Corinthians 14:12

“For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” -- Luke 14:11