Philippians 3:12
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.
1 Timothy 6:19
thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
1 Corinthians 13:10
but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away.
Philippians 3:13-14
Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,
1 Timothy 6:11-12
But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.
Hebrews 12:23
and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,
Psalm 84:2
My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God.
Acts 9:3-6
Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.
Ephesians 4:12
to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,
Philippians 3:16
Only let us hold true to what we have attained.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
1 Timothy 5:10
and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work.
Hebrews 12:14
Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
Hebrews 13:21
equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 3:11-13
let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.
1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
2 Peter 1:5-8
For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Job 17:9
Yet the righteous holds to his way, and he who has clean hands grows stronger and stronger.
Psalm 42:1
As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God.
Psalm 63:1-3
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Psalm 110:2-3
The LORD sends forth from Zion your mighty scepter. Rule in the midst of your enemies!
Psalm 119:5
Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!
Psalm 119:173-176
Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
Psalm 138:8
The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.
Proverbs 4:18
But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
Isaiah 51:1
"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD: look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug.
Hosea 6:3
Let us know; let us press on to know the LORD; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth."
Acts 9:15
But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel.
Romans 7:19-24
For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.
2 Corinthians 13:9
For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. Your restoration is what we pray for.
Galatians 5:17
For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.
Ephesians 1:4
even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love
2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
James 3:2
For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body.
Psalm 63:8
My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.
Psalm 94:15
for justice will return to the righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it.