"Therefore, I urge you, brother and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship."

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers.

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be thy name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

But store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where moths or vermin do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven.

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

I will not look with approval on anything that is vile. I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it.

There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.