Plain on the outside, God’s glory on the inside
Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. – 2 Corinthians 4:7
Be patient with everyone
And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. – 1 Thessalonians 5:14
When God wanted to show His love for us…
I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. – Psalm 9:1
The Word works
And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe. – 1 Thessalonians 2:13
When God says go, go.
In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, David sent Joab with his servants and the whole army of Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem. – 2 Samuel 11:1
Chase after what is good
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. – 1 Thessalonians 5:15