“And I sought for a man from among them who would make-up the hedge and stand in the gap before me for the land that I might not destroy it. But I found none.” Ezekiel 22:30

“See how very much our heavenly Father loves us, for He allows us to be His children . . . . But since most people don’t know God, naturally they don’t understand that we are His children; already God’s children, right now.” 1 John 3:1-2 (TLB)

“But those who keep on sinning are against God, for every so is done against the will of God. . . . but as for those who keep on sinning, they should realize this: They sin because they have never really known Him or become His.” 1 John 3:4,6 (TLB)

“. . . you (who) belong to God have already won your fight with those who are against Christ, because there is someone in your hearts who is stronger than any evil teacher in this wicked world.” 1 John 4:4 (TLB)

“Loving God means doing what He tells us to do, and really, that isn’t hard at all; for every child of God can obey Him, defeating sin and evil pleasure by trusting Christ to help him.” 1 John 5:3 (TLB)

“And what is it that God has said? That He has given us eternal life, and that this life is in His Son. So whoever has God’s Son has life; whoever does not have His Son, does not have life.” 1 John 5:11-12 (TLB)

“And we are sure of this, that He will listen to us whenever we ask Him for anything in line with His will. And if we really know He is listening when we talk to Him and make our requests, then we can be sure that He will answer us.” 1 John 5:14-15 (TLB)

“As I live, says the LORD God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; I desire that the wicked turn from his evil ways and live. Turn, turn from your wickedness. . . .” Ezekiel 33:11 (TLB)

“For the good works of a righteous man will not save him if he turns to sin, and the sins of an evil man will not destroy him if he repents and turns from his sins. . . . I will Judge each of you in accordance with his deeds.” Ezekiel 33:12 (TLB)

“Follow only what is good. Remember that those who do what is right prove that they are God’s children; and those who coming evil prove that they are far from God.” 3 John 11 (TLB)

“. . . in the last times there would come these scoffers whose whole purpose in life is to enjoy themselves in every evil way imaginable. . . . . they love the evil things of the world; they do not have the Holy Spirit in them.” Jude 17-19 (TLB)

“But you, dear friends, must build up your lives ever more strongly upon the foundation of our holy faith, learning to pray on the power and strength of the Holy Spirit.” Jude 20 (TLB)

“. . . May you have grace and peace from God who is, and was, and is to come! and from the seven-fold Spirit before His throne; and from Jesus Christ who faithfully reveals all truth to us. . . .” Revelation 1:4-5 (TLB)

“To everyone who is victorious, I will give fruit from the Tree of Life in the Paradise of God.” Revelation 2:7b (TLB)

“Be ye therefore followers of God as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us an offering and sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.” Ephesians 5:1-2 (TLB)

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)

“I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV)

“For whosoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1Jn 5:4-5 (KJV)

“Look, I am coming soon! Hold tightly to the little strength you have—so that no one will take away your crown. . . . . . Look! I have been standing at the door and I am constantly knocking. If anyone hears me calling him and opens the door, I will come in and fellowship with him and he with me.” Revelation 3:11,20 (TLB)