Rob Westwood-Payne

1 Corinthians 2:9-10

1 Corinthians 2:9-10 (TNIV)
However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived— these things God has prepared for those who love him” —

Ephesians 1:3-12, Ephesians 1:15-23

Ephesians 1:3-12 (MSG)
How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He's the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth's foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love. Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!) He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son.

Ephesians 1:15-23 (MSG)
That's why, when I heard of the solid trust you have in the Master Jesus and your outpouring of love to all the followers of Jesus, I couldn't stop thanking God for you—every time I prayed, I'd think of you and give thanks. But I do more than thank. I ask—ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory—to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for his followers, oh, the utter extravagance of his work in us who trust him—endless energy, boundless strength!

2 Corinthians 6:4-10

2 Corinthians 6:4-10 (MSG)
Our work as God's servants gets validated-or not-in the details. People are watching us as we stay at our post, alertly, unswervingly . . . in hard times, tough times, bad times;

Colossians 3:2

Colossians 3:2 (MSG)
Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ-that's where the action is. See things from his perspective.

1 Timothy 6:11

1 Timothy 6:11 (TNIV)
But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

1 Timothy 4:12

1 Timothy 4:12 (TNIV)
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.

1 Timothy 4:6

1 Timothy 4:6 (TNIV)
If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

1 Timothy 3:1

1 Timothy 3:1 (TNIV)
Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.

Psalm 119:18

Psalm 119:18 (ESV)
Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.

Isaiah 35:4

Isaiah 35:4 (TNIV)
say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.”

1 Timothy 1:15

1 Timothy 1:15 (TNIV)
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.

Romans 12:10

Romans 12:10 (TNIV)
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

1 Timothy 1:8

1 Timothy 1:8 (TNIV)
We know that the law is good if one uses it properly.

1 Timothy 1:3

1 Timothy 1:3 (TNIV)
As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain persons not to teach false doctrines any longer

Isaiah 1:13-17

Isaiah 1:13-17 (MSG)
"Quit your worship charades. I can't stand your trivial religious games: Monthly conferences, weekly Sabbaths, special meetings— meetings, meetings, meetings—I can't stand one more! Meetings for this, meetings for that. I hate them! You've worn me out! I'm sick of your religion, religion, religion, while you go right on sinning. When you put on your next prayer-performance, I'll be looking the other way. No matter how long or loud or often you pray, I'll not be listening. And do you know why? Because you've been tearing people to pieces, and your hands are bloody. Go home and wash up. Clean up your act. Sweep your lives clean of your evildoings so I don't have to look at them any longer. Say no to wrong. Learn to do good. Work for justice. Help the down-and-out. Stand up for the homeless. Go to bat for the defenseless.

2 Corinthians 1:9

2 Corinthians 1:9 (NLT)
In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.

Colossians 3:12-14

Colossians 3:12-14 (NLT)
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Colossians 3:14

Colossians 3:14 (TNIV)
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Philippians 1:6

Philippians 1:6 (NLT)
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

1 Timothy 3:2-5

1 Timothy 3:2-5 (MSG)
But there are preconditions: A leader must be well-thought-of, committed to his wife, cool and collected, accessible, and hospitable. He must know what he's talking about,

Proverbs 11:29

Proverbs 11:29 (MSG)
Exploit or abuse your family, and end up with a fistful of air; common sense tells you it's a stupid way to live.

1 Corinthians 1:25

1 Corinthians 1:25 (TNIV)
For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

Genesis 6:9

Genesis 6:9 (TNIV)
This is the account of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God.

Hebrews 11:7

Hebrews 11:7 (TNIV)
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.

Psalm 25:9

Psalm 25:9 (TNIV)
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.