Love for God’s Word
Proverbs 7:2 -“Guard my teachings as your most precious possession.”
John 8:12 -“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”
Psalm 119:36- “Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!”
Prayer- He bends down and listens!
Psalm 17:6- “I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God, Bend down and listen as I pray.”
Psalm 116: 1-2 “I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen I will pray as long as I have breath!”
Psalm 86:1 -“Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayers.”
Isaiah 37:17a -“Bend down, O Lord, and listen!”
Love
1 John 4:7 “Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God.
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentles, and self-control. There is no law against these things!”
Cheerful
Proverbs 17:22- “A cheerful heart is good medicine.”
Guard Speech
Proverbs 21:23 -“If you keep your mouth shut, you will stay out of trouble.”
Proverbs 16:28- “A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.”
Psalm 119:103- “How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.”
Peer Pressure
Proverbs 1:10 -“If sinners entice you, turn your back on them.”
Galatians 5:7- “You were running the race so well. Who has held you back from following the truth?”
Pure Heart
Proverbs 4:23- “Guard your heart for it affects everything you do.”
Fairness
Proverbs 2:8- “He guards those who are fair to others.”
Gratefulness
Psalm 119:24- “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:1 -“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.”
Kindness
Proverbs 3:3- “Let kindness and truth show in all you do.”
Obedience to Parents
Proverbs 6:20- “Obey your father’s commands and don’t neglect your mother’s teaching. Keep their words always in your heart.”
Loyalty
Proverbs 18:24- “A real friend sticks closer than a brother.”
Patient
Proverbs 16:32- “It is better to be patient than powerful”
Wise Speech
Proverbs 15:1- “A gentle answer turns away wrath but harsh words stirs up anger”
Good Thinker
Proverbs 14:8- “The wise look ahead to see what’s coming.”
Truthful
Proverbs 12:19- “Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon exposed.”
Proverbs 11:139- “A gossip goes around revealing secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.”
Honesty
Proverbs 28:6- “It is better to be poor and honest than rich and crooked.”
Temper
Proverbs 15:18- “A hot-tempered person starts fights and gets into all kinds of sin.”
Contentment
Proverbs 30:8- “Give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.”
Sin
1 John 1:8 “If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth.”
Psalm 119:61- “Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.”
1 John 1:9 “But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.”
Seek Justice
Proverbs 31:9 -“Speak up for the poor and helpless and see that they get justice.”