Matthew 5:3-4
"Blessed are those who feel poor in spiritual things, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Matthew 6:16-18
"Also whenever you fast, you must not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they put on a gloomy countenance, to let people see them fasting. I solemnly say to you, they already have their reward.
Romans 2:4
Do you think so little of the riches of God's kindness, forbearance, and patience, not conscious that His kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
Romans 5:20-21
Then law crept in to multiply the offense. Though sin has multiplied, yet God's favor has surpassed it and overflowed,
Ephesians 2:4
But God, who is so rich in mercy on account of the great love He has for us,
1 Timothy 4:8
Physical training, indeed, is of some service, but religion is of service for everything, for it contains a promise for the present life as well as the future.
James 1:19-20
You must understand this, my dearly loved brothers. Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to get angry;