32 Bible Verses about Motivation

is it not however some advantage? since in either way, whether it be occasionally, or professedly, Christ is preach'd; which is now, and always will be matter of joy to me.

let all your transactions flow from social affections.

it is true, there are some who preach Christ out of a spirit of envy and contention; but others do it out of pure affection.

but he that expounds, speaks to the edification, exhortation, and comfort of men.

my dear children, let not our love be only in the language of our lips, but in the real effects of the heart.

never forgetting the effects of your faith, your charitable offices, and the constancy of your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ; of which God is our witness.

for your liberality, my brother, affected us with great joy and comfort, by your having refresh'd the bowels of the saints.

and let us animate one another to the mutual returns of love, and kind offices: not abandoning our assemblies,

or indeed that we may have mutual consolation from the faith which is in common to you and to me.

you would not obtain it, because you wickedly request to have your passions gratified.

wherefore comfort and edify one another, as you have hitherto done.

May the God of patience and consolation, make you equally concern'd for one another, according to the example of Christ Jesus,

such a charge will produce that charity, which arises from purity, from a good conscience, and a sincere belief:

on exhortation: he that giveth, let him be disinterested; he that presideth, let him be diligent; he that sheweth mercy, let him do it with cheerfulness.

now whatever was heretofore writ, was writ for our instruction; that we through patience and the comfortable promises of the scriptures might have hope.

if ye love me, keep my commandments.

and after the lesson out of the law and the prophets was finish'd, the heads of the synagogue sent this message to them; Men and brethren, if you have any instruction to offer to the people, deliver it.

encouraging the disciples, exhorting them to persevere in the faith, representing that it is thro' much tribulation that we must enter into the kingdom of God.

If then there be any christian consolation, any charitable relief, any communion of the spirit, if any tenderness of compassion,

therefore suspend your judgment till the Lord comes, who will bring to light the secrets of darkness, and expose the counsels of mens hearts: and then shall every man have his due reward from God.

whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Take care not to perform any religious act in order to be observed by men: otherwise you will have no reward from your father who is in heaven.

and establish you in all sound doctrine and virtue.

and about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ELI, ELI, LAMA SABACHTHANI? that is to say, "my God! my God! why hast thou forsaken me?"

Children, obey your christian parents: for this is the law.

which some having obtain'd, have revolted from the faith, and brought upon themselves variety of piercing pains.

even so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father who is in heaven.

then an angel from heaven appear'd to him, and comforted him.

let no obscene language defile your mouth, use only such as tends to edification, that it may be beneficial to the hearers.

for the Lord's sake, brother, let me have this satisfaction: refresh my heart for his sake.

was very desirous to see the person of Jesus, but could not for the crowd, he being of a low stature.