Philippians 3:12
It's not that I have already reached this goal or have already become perfect. But I keep pursuing it, hoping somehow to embrace it just as I have been embraced by the Messiah Jesus.
1 Timothy 6:19
By doing this they store up a treasure for themselves that is a good foundation for the future, so that they can keep their hold on the life that is real.
1 Corinthians 13:10
But when what is complete comes, then what is incomplete will be done away with.
Philippians 3:13-14
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have embraced it yet. But this one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,
1 Timothy 6:11-12
But you, man of God, must flee from all these things. Instead, you must pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
Hebrews 12:23
to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to a judge who is the God of all, to the spirits of righteous people who have been made perfect,
Psalm 84:2
I desire and long for the Temple courts of the LORD. My heart and body sing for joy to the living God.
Acts 9:3-6
As Saul traveled along and was approaching Damascus, a light from heaven suddenly flashed around him.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let's cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit by becoming mature in our holy fear of God.
Ephesians 4:12
to equip the saints, to do the work of ministry, and to build up the body of the Messiah
Philippians 3:16
However, we should live up to what we have achieved so far.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.
1 Timothy 5:10
She must be well known for her good actions as a woman who has raised children, welcomed strangers, washed the saints' feet, helped the suffering, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Hebrews 13:21
equip you with everything good to do his will, accomplishing in us what pleases him through Jesus, the Messiah. To him be glory forever and ever! Amen.
1 Peter 3:11-13
He must turn away from evil and do good. He must seek peace and pursue it.
1 Peter 5:10
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you by the Messiah Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, establish you, strengthen you, and support you.
2 Peter 1:5-8
For this very reason, you must make every effort to supplement your faith with moral character, your moral character with knowledge,
2 Peter 3:18
Instead, continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Messiah. Glory belongs to him both now and on that eternal day! Amen.
Job 17:9
But the righteous person will hold to his way, and those with clean hands will grow stronger and stronger."
Psalm 42:1
As an antelope pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, God.
Psalm 63:1-3
God, you are my God! I will fervently seek you. My soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you in a dry, weary, and parched land.
Psalm 110:2-3
When the LORD extends your mighty scepter from Zion, rule in the midst of your enemies.
Psalm 119:5
Oh, that my ways were steadfast, so I may keep your statutes.
Psalm 119:173-176
May your hand stand ready to assist me, for I have chosen your precepts.
Psalm 138:8
The LORD will complete what his purpose is for me. LORD, your gracious love is eternal; do not abandon your personal work in me. To the Music Director: A Davidic Song
Proverbs 4:18
The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn that grows brighter until the full light of day.
Isaiah 51:1
"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD! Look to the rock from which you were cut, to the quarry from which you were hewn.
Hosea 6:3
Let us know, let us pursue knowledge of the LORD; his coming is as certain as the dawn. He will come to us like the rain, like the autumn and spring rains come on the earth.
Acts 9:15
But the Lord told him, "Go, because he's my chosen instrument to carry my name to unbelievers, to their kings, and to the descendants of Israel.
Romans 7:19-24
For I don't do the good I want to do, but instead do the evil that I don't want to do.
2 Corinthians 13:9
We are glad when we are weak and you are strong. That is what we are praying for your maturity.
Galatians 5:17
For what the flesh wants is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit wants is opposed to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, and so you do not do what you want to do.
Ephesians 1:4
just as he chose us in the Messiah before the creation of the universe to be holy and blameless in his presence. In love
2 Thessalonians 2:13
At all times we are obligated to thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you to be the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through faith in the truth.
James 3:2
For all of us make many mistakes. If someone does not make any mistakes when he speaks, he is perfect and able to control his whole body.
Psalm 63:8
My soul clings to you, even as your right hand supports me.
Psalm 94:15
Righteousness will be restored with justice, and all the pure of heart will follow it.