Spirit of forgiveness
“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
Empathy with those needing comfort
Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.
The overflow of the spirit
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Purified by the refiner’s fire
He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the LORD will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness…
The light of the world
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.”
The value of salt
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Being salt of the earth
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.”
The persecuted
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
The peacemakers
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
The pure in heart
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.