Biblical Principles

Instant in season, out of season

2 Timothy 4:2  

Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.

Careful to maintain good works

Titus 3:8  

This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

Titus 3:14  

Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order that they may provide for daily necessities and not live unproductive lives.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Content with what you have

Hebrews 13:5  

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

Doers of the Word

James 1:22  

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

Afflicted and mourn

James 4:9  

Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom.

Patient till Christ comes

James 5:7-8  

7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains.

8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near.