Matthew 5:3-4
Blessed are they, that are of an humble spirit, for of such is the kingdom of the Messias.
Matthew 6:16-18
When ye fast, don't put on a dismal air, as the hypocrites do, who look dejected, that men may take notice of their fasting: I assure you, they have their reward.
Romans 2:4
or do you despise the riches of his kindness, and forbearance, and long-suffering; not considering that the kindness of God invites you to repentance?
Romans 5:20-21
the law was introduc'd, that the greatness of the fall might fully appear; but the more sin display'd its enormity, the divine favour was so much the more transcendent.
Ephesians 2:4
then it was that God, who is rich in mercy, thro' his great love, wherewith he loved us,
1 Timothy 4:8
exercise yourself in piety: for those exercises which relate only to the body are of little consequence, but piety is of absolute use, having the promises both of the present life, and of the life that is to come.
James 1:19-20
Wherefore, my dear brethren, let every one be eager to hear, averse to contradiction, and deaf to passion.