"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matt. 6:33
“For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.” (1 Thessalonians 1:5)
"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." Hebrew 11:6
"Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?" Isaiah 58:6.
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7.
For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; (Hebrews 3:14)
"I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil." John 17:15
In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel; 2 Kings 10:32