Deuteronomy 30:16 GNB

(16) “If you obey the commands of the Lord your God, which I give you today, if you love him, obey him, and keep all his laws, then you will prosper and become a nation of many people.  The Lord your God will bless you in the land that you are about to occupy.”

Hebrews 4:12 KJV

(12)”For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Psalms 5:11-12 NIV

(11)”But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy.  Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.”  (12)”Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

1 John 2:15-16 NIV

(15)”Do not love the world or anything in the world.  If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.” (16)”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.”

Hebrews 10:24-25

24  And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another,  and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Hebrews 10:23

23  Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.

1 Corinthians 13:7-8

7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.  8 Love never ends.  As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tounges, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.        You know by reading through this passage a few times I cannot help but to…

Proverbs 21:17

17 Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.

Proverbs 15:9

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.