[After Jesus had raised the son of the widow from Nain: Those in the crowd who saw this] were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has

[Jesus challenged the outward show of religiosity among religious people who were ignoring their inner need to be humble and pure before God. He said:] “Nothing outside a person can

[The Lord appeared to Solomon upon the completion of the temple and said,] “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face

[Jesus said,] “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the

[Jesus taught his disciples, saying:] “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” —Matthew 7:12

But Moses said to the Lord, “Since I speak with faltering lips, why would Pharaoh listen to me?” —Exodus 6:30. Moses had to learn the same lesson most of us have

And [the great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language] cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the

O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure. —Psalm 7:9. In a world of organized crime,

[The Sovereign Lord said to Israel:] “I am about to pour out my wrath on you and spend my anger against you; I will judge you according to your conduct and

But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in

[Jesus promised his disciples,] “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks

If you really change your ways and your actions and deal with each other justly, if you do not oppress the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow and do not

The wife’s body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband’s body does not belong to him alone but also to

This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Reform your ways and your actions, and I will let you live in this place. —Jeremiah 7:3. We often take

For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. —Matthew 7:2. Jesus is concerned! He

O Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me… —Psalm 7:1. Who or what is pursuing you? Is it a past mistake?

[Jesus taught his disciples with these words:] “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” —Luke 6:28 Outside the example of Jesus, this command makes no sense

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? —Matthew 6:27. With our busy world, we often preoccupy ourselves with worrisome and inconsequential things. What does