Matthew 5:3-4
"Blessed are those who feel poor in spirit! the Realm of heaven is theirs.
Matthew 6:16-18
When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they look woebegone to let men see they are fasting; I tell you truly, they do get their reward.
Romans 2:4
Or are you slighting all his wealth of kindness, forbearance, and patience? Do you not know his kindness is meant to make you repent?
Romans 5:20-21
Law slipped in to aggravate the trespass; sin increased, but grace surpassed it far,
Ephesians 2:4
But, dead in trespasses as we were, God was so rich in mercy that for his great love to us
1 Timothy 4:8
The training of the body is of small service, but religion is of service in all directions; it contains the promise of life both for the present and for the future.
James 1:19-20
Be sure of that, my beloved brothers. Let everyone be quick to listen, slow to talk, slow to be angry ??20 for human anger does not promote divine righteousness;