Matthew 5:3-4
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Matthew 6:16-18
"When you fast, do not look downcast like the hypocrites; for they disfigure their faces so that it may be apparent to men that they are fasting. In solemn truth I tell you, they already have received their reward.
Romans 2:4
Or do you despise the riches of his kindness and forbearance and long patience? Do you not know that the kindness of God is leading you to repentance?
Romans 5:20-21
Now law was brought in so that transgression might abound; but where sin abounded, grace super-abounded;
Ephesians 2:4
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,
1 Timothy 4:8
For physical training is of some small service, but godliness is of service in everything; since it carries with it a promise of life, both here and hereafter.
James 1:19-20
Mark this well, my dear brothers. Let every man be swift in hearing, slow in speaking, slow in growing angry;