1 John 2:3-6
We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. The man who says, "I
know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not
in him. But if anyone obeys his word, God's love is truly made complete in him. This
is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.
(NIV)
Philippians 2:5-11
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature
God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself
nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being
found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death --
even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him
the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ
is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (NIV)
Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take
my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you
will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (NIV)
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him
must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (NIV)