You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

There is none holy like the Lord; there is none besides You; there is no rock like our God.

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, ​and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, ​and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, ​and uphold me with a willing spirit.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

How sweet are your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect...