Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

pray continually,

One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”

Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?

Show us your unfailing love, Lord,

    and grant us your salvation.

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.

Then Jesus said to them, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.”

We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.