“If we [claim to] live by the [Holy] Spirit, we must also walk by the Spirit [with personal integrity, godly character and moral courage-our conduct empowered by the Holy Spirit].” Galatians 5:25 AMP

“So then, in everything treat others the same way you want them to treat you, for this is [the essence of] the Law and the [writings of the] Prophets.” Matthew 7:12 AMP

“We have therefore been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory and power of the Father, we too might walk habitually in newness of life [abandoning our old ways].” Romans 6:4 AMP

“The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 AMP

“For the message of the cross is foolishness [absurd and illogical] to those who are perishing and spiritually dead [because they reject it], but to us who are being saved [by God’s grace] it is [the manifestation of] the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 AMP

“If your right hand makes you stumble and leads you to sin, cut it off and throw it away [that is, remove yourself from the source of temptation]; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body than for your whole body to go to hell.” Matthew 5:30 AMP

“A man who wanders from the way of understanding (godly wisdom) Will remain in the assembly of the dead.” Proverbs 21:16 AMP

“So you, my son, be strong [constantly strengthened] and empowered in the grace that is [to be found] in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:1 AMP

“But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you [setting you on a firm foundation] and will protect and guard you from the evil one.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 AMP

“Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow the instruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and please God (just as you are actually doing) and that you excel even more and more [pursuing a life of purpose and living in a way that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation].” 1 Thessalonians 4:1 AMP