This foolish plan of God

is wiser than the wisest of human plans,

and God’s weakness is stronger

than the greatest of human strength.

1 Corinthians 1:25

I pray that God,

the source of hope,

will fill you completely with joy and peace

because you trust in him.

Then you will overflow with confident hope

through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13

Never pay back evil with more evil.

Do things in such a way 

that everyone can see you are honorable.

Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.

Romans 12:17-18

Be happy with those who are happy,

and weep with those who weep.

Live in harmony with each other.

Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people.

And don’t think you know it all!

Romans 12:15-16

And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others,

do it gladly.

Don’t just pretend to love others.

Really love them.

Hate what is wrong.

Hold tightly to what is good.

Romans 12:8-9

For who can know the LORD’s thoughts?

Who knows enough to give him advice?

And who has given him so much

that he needs to pay it back?

Romans 11:34-35

Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge!

How impossible it is for us to understand

his decisions and his ways!

Romans 11:33

Notice how God is both kind and severe.

He is severe toward those who disobeyed,

but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness.

But if you stop trusting,

you also will be cut off.

Romans 11:22

But how can they call on him to save them

unless they believe in him?

And how can they believe in him

if they have never heard about him?

And how can they hear about him

unless someone tells them?

Romans 10:14

God blesses those who are poor

and realize their need for him,

for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. 

God blesses those who mourn,

for they will be comforted.

God blesses those who are humble,

for they will inherit the whole earth.

Matthew 5:3-5