"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6 (NIV 1984)
"You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love." Galatians 5:13 (NIV)
"I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also." 2 Timothy 1:5 (NIV)
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things." Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
"Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances." Proverbs 25:11 (NASB)
"Who perceives his unintentional sins? Cleanse me from my hidden faults." Psalm 19:12 (HCSB)
"But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Matthew 5:44 (NIV)
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV)
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2 (NIV)
"For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice." James 3:16 (NIV)