3 ...we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, 4 endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. 5 This hope will not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us....

30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. (Mark 12:30 CSB) When we truly pour out all that we have, God fills it up with all that we need.

11 No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. (Hebrews 12:11 CSB) Look, no one (child or adult) likes to be disciplined. However, when we are young we need it to...

14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction. (Proverbs 10:14 CSB) What are you storing up for yourself? Are you like the wise storing up knowledge or like the fool storing up destruction? Scripture can be pretty harsh and straighforward. But if we are...

14 And we exhort you, brothers and sisters: warn those who are idle,[a] comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. (1 Thessalonians...