“ Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. ”
(Psalm 37:7 NLT)

He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3:5‭-‬7 NASB1995

“ Fire goes out without wood, and quarrels disappear when gossip stops. ”
(Proverbs 26:20 NLT)

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.
Titus 2:2 NASB1995

And don't forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.”

Hebrews 13:16 NLT

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.”

Romans 5:3 NLT

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Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
James 1:2‭-‬4 NASB1995

“So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT

He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
2 Corinthians 5:21 NASB1995