“Samuel said, “Has the LORD as great a delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices As in obedience to the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed [is better] than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as [serious as] the sin of divination (fortune-telling), And disobedience is as [serious as] false religion and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He also has rejected you as king.” 1 Samuel 15:22-23 AMP  

“The LORD also will be a refuge and a stronghold for the oppressed, A refuse in times of trouble; And those who know Your name [who have experienced Your precious mercy] will put their confident trust in You, For You, O LORD, have not abandoned those who seek You.” Psalms 9:9-10 AMP

‘Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD.” Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18 AMP

“But He gives us more and more grace [through the power of the Holy Spirit to defy sin and live an obedient life that reflects both our faith and our gratitude for our salvation]. Therefore, it says, “GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD and HAUGHTY,BUT [continually] GIVES [the gift of] GRACE TO THE HUMBLE [who turn away from self-righteousness].” James 4:6 AMP

“He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man]. Even his prayer is repulsive [to God].” Proverbs 28:9 AMP

“This is a faithful and trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He will also deny us; If we are faithless, He remains faithful [true to His word and His righteous character], for He cannot deny Himself.” 2 Timothy 2:11-13 AMP

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord; will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 7:21 AMP

“Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh [and died for us], arm yourselves [like warriors] with the same purpose [being willing to suffer for doing what is right and pleasing God], because whoever has suffered in the flesh [being like-minded with Christ] is done with [intentional] sin [having stopped pleasing the world],” 1 Peter 4:1 AMP

“Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh [and died for us], arm yourselves [like warriors]] with the same purpose [being willing to suffer for doing what is right and pleasing God], because whoever has suffered in the flesh with [intentional] sin [having stopped pleasing the world],” 1 Peter 4:1 AMP

“and said,” I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless you repent [that is, change your inner self-your old way of thinking, live changed lives] and become like children [trusting, humble, and forgiving], you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3 AMP