James 1:2-4 NIVConsider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, [3] because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. [4] Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.Hebrews 3:14 NIVWe have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end.Philippians 1:6 NIVbeing confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Acts 3:21 NIVHeaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.Hosea 6:1 NIV“Come, let us return to the Lord.He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds.Isaiah 40:31 NIVbut those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Matthew 16:24 NIVThen Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.1 Peter 2:11 NIVDear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.Daniel 1:8 NIVBut Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way.

Ezekiel 18:32 NIVFor I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live!Daniel 9:5 NIVwe have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws.Psalm 32:5 NIVThen I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.