Matthew 6:16 And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.

Mark 9:35 And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.”

Psalm 119:66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.

Luke 5:16 But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.

1 Corinthians 4:16 I urge you, then, be imitators of me.

1 Corinthians 4:15 For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

Habakkuk 2:14 14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.

1 Kings 8:61 61 And may your hearts be fully committed to the Lord our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.

1 Corinthians 1:9
 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Matthew 16:24 
If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.