The Encouragement of Advent

Acts 20:35 NIV84

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

2 Corinthians 9:7–8 NIV84

Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

1 Timothy 6:12 NIV84

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

Romans 15:13 NIV84

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 6:16 NIV84

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Psalm 119:11 NIV84

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

Ephesians 4:29 NIV84

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.