Eph 1 : 11 - 12

In Him also we have received an inheritance [a destiny—we were claimed by God as His own], having been predestined (chosen, appointed beforehand) according to the purpose of Him who works everything in agreement with the counsel and design of His will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ [who first put our confidence in Him as our Lord and Savior] would exist to the praise of His glory.

‭‭Hebrews 12:2 AMPC‬‬

[2] Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God. [Ps. 110:1.]

‭‭James 4:7 AMPC‬‬

[7] So be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee from you.

‭‭1 Corinthians 2:4-5 AMPC‬‬

[4] And my language and my message were not set forth in persuasive (enticing and plausible) words of wisdom, but they were in demonstration of the [Holy] Spirit and power [a proof by the Spirit and power of God, operating on me and stirring in the minds of my hearers the most holy emotions and thus persuading them], [5] So that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men (human philosophy), but in the power of God.

‭‭1 Chronicles 16:27-34 AMPC‬‬

[27] Honor and majesty are [found] in His presence; strength and joy are [found] in His sanctuary. [28] Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength, [29] Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name. Bring an offering and come before Him; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness and in holy array. [30] Tremble and reverently fear before Him, all the earth's peoples; the world also shall be established, so it cannot be moved. [31] Let the heavens be glad and let the earth rejoice; and let men say among the nations, The Lord reigns! [32] Let the sea roar, and all the things that fill it; let the fields rejoice, and all that is in them. [33] Then shall the trees of the wood sing out for joy before the Lord, for He comes to judge and govern the earth. [34] O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever!

‭‭1 Chronicles 16:23-25 AMPC‬‬

[23] Sing to the Lord, all the earth; show forth from day to day His salvation. [24] Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all peoples. [25] For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; He also is to be [reverently] feared above all so-called gods.

‭‭Deuteronomy 8:17-18 AMPC‬‬

[17] And beware lest you say in your [mind and] heart, My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth. [18] But you shall [earnestly] remember the Lord your God, for it is He Who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.

Incline your ear [submit and consent to the divine will] and come to Me; hear, and your soul will revive; and I will make an everlasting covenant or league with you, even the sure mercy (kindness, goodwill, and compassion) promised to David. [II Sam. 7:8-16; Acts 13:34; Heb. 13:20.] Behold, I have appointed him (Him) [David, as a representative of the Messiah, or the Messiah Himself] to be a witness [one (One) who shall testify of salvation] to the nations, a prince (Prince) and commander (Commander) to the peoples.

Isaiah 55:3‭-‬4

‭‭Galatians 6:1-2 AMPC‬‬

[1] BRETHREN, IF any person is overtaken in misconduct or sin of any sort, you who are spiritual [who are responsive to and controlled by the Spirit] should set him right and restore and reinstate him, without any sense of superiority and with all gentleness, keeping an attentive eye on yourself, lest you should be tempted also. [2] Bear (endure, carry) one another's burdens and troublesome moral faults, and in this way fulfill and observe perfectly the law of Christ (the Messiah) and complete what is lacking [in your obedience to it].

‭‭Galatians 6:8-9 AMPC‬‬

[8] For he who sows to his own flesh (lower nature, sensuality) will from the flesh reap decay and ruin and destruction, but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. [9] And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint.