GUARD
Grace be with you.
In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, Who provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, love and sound mind.
Therefore, I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching with faith and love in Christ Jesus.
But join me in suffering for the gospel (Best News Ever), by the power of God, Who has saved us and called us to a holy life- not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace.
Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him.
Remember, Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel (Best News Ever), for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him Who called us by His own glory and goodness.