Philippians 3:12
Not that I have secured it yet, or already reached perfection, but I am pressing on to see if I can capture it, because I have been captured by Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 6:19
storing up a valuable treasure for themselves for the future, so as to grasp the life that is life indeed.
1 Corinthians 13:10
But when perfection comes, what is imperfect will pass away.
Philippians 3:13-14
Brothers, I do not consider that I have captured it yet, only, forgetting what is behind me, and straining toward what lies ahead,
1 Timothy 6:11-12
But you, man of God, must fly from these things. Strive for uprightness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.
Hebrews 12:23
to the solemn gathering of all God's elder sons, enrolled as citizens in heaven, to a judge who is the God of all, to the spirits of upright men now at last enjoying the fulfilment of their hopes,
Acts 9:3-6
But on his journey, as he was approaching Damascus, a sudden light flashed around him from heaven,
2 Corinthians 7:1
So since we have promises like these, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves of everything that can defile body or spirit, and by reverence for God make our consecration complete.
Ephesians 4:12
in order to fit his people for the work of service, for building the body of Christ,
Philippians 3:16
Only we must live up to what we have already attained.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Take care that none of you ever pays back evil for evil, but always try to treat one another and everybody with kindness.
1 Timothy 5:10
and have a good reputation for Christian service, such as bringing up children, being hospitable to strangers, washing the feet of God's people, helping people in distress, or devoting herself to any form of doing good.
Hebrews 12:14
Try to be at peace with everyone, and strive for that consecration without which no one can see the Lord.
Hebrews 13:21
fit you by every blessing to do his will, and through Jesus Christ carry out in us what will please him. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 3:11-13
Let him turn away from evil and do right, Let him seek peace and go after it.
1 Peter 5:10
And God, the giver of all mercy, who through your union with Christ has called you to his eternal glory, after you have suffered a little while will himself make you perfect, steadfast, and strong.
2 Peter 1:5-8
For this very reason make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge,
2 Peter 3:18
You must grow in the blessing and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory to him now and forever.
Acts 9:15
The Lord said to him, "Go! This man is the means I have chosen for carrying my name among the heathen and their kings, and among the descendants of Israel.
Romans 7:19-24
I do not do the good things that I want to do; I do the wrong things that I do not want to do.
2 Corinthians 13:9
I am glad to be weak, if you are strong! That is what I pray for??he perfecting of your characters.
Galatians 5:17
For the physical cravings are against the Spirit, and the cravings of the Spirit are against the physical; the two are in opposition, so that you cannot do anything you please.
Ephesians 1:4
Through him he chose us out before the creation of the world, to be consecrated and above reproach in his sight in love.
2 Thessalonians 2:13
We always have to thank God for you, brothers whom the Lord so loves, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved through consecration by the Spirit and through faith in the truth,
James 3:2
For we all make many mistakes. Anyone who never makes a mistake in what he says has a character that is fully developed and is able to control his whole body as well.