Scripture encourages believers to cultivate a positive outlook, focusing on the goodness of God and the blessings in their lives. In 1 Thessalonians, the apostle Paul instructs Christians to "rejoice always" and to give thanks in every circumstance, while Philippians 4:8 advises meditating on things that are true, noble, and lovely. The Psalms also express trust in God's care, with Psalms 37:5 urging commitment to Him and Psalms 18:2 declaring Him a rock and refuge. By choosing to speak kindly and build others up, as Ephesians 4:29 suggests, believers can reflect the joy and hope that come from knowing God.
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Rejoice at all times. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion,
In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent.
Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ”
shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.