But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
- 1 Corinthians 1:27
(NIV)
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:2 (NIV)
But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.