GOD's Word On Following Jesus
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“You are not your own; you were bought at a price.” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
Jesus said, “All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm will be saved.” (Mark 13:13)
“In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,” (2 Timothy 3:12)
“... we also rejoice in our sufferings, ...” (Romans 5:4)
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ (Jesus), after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” (1 Peter 5:10)
“For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10)
"… I command you to be open-handed toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land." (Deuteronomy 15:11)
“Preach the Word;” (2 Timothy 4:2)
“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes:” (Romans 1:16)
“And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil (Satan), who has taken them captive to do his will.” (2 Timothy 2:24-26)
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” (Romans 12:9)
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against … the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (Ephesians 6:12)
Jesus said, “Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” (Matthew 7:19)
“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you – unless, of course, you fail the test?” (2 Corinthians 13:5)