Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked ~Psalm 97:10

And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful ~Colossians 3:15

Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God ~John 1:12-13

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord ~Romans 6:23

Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor ~Proverbs 21:21

He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God ~2 Corinthians 5:20

But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble ~Psalm 59:16

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love ~Ephesians 4:2

Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth... Everything was created through him and for him ~Colossians 1:15-16

Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world ~1 John 2:15-16