Pursue Righteousness, Faith, Love and Peace

Let them praise the name of the LORD,

For His name alone is exalted and supreme;

His glory and majesty are above earth and heaven.

He has lifted up a horn for His people [giving them strength, prosperity, dignity, and preeminence].

Praise for all His godly ones;

For the people of Israel, a people near to Him.

Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!) (Psalm 148:13-14) Because God is faithful, He will not allow evil men to gain a victory over His people. God is faithful and trustworthy, He will provide inner strength and outer security for His people.

The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you [setting you on a firm foundation] and will protect and guard you from the evil one.

May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness and patience of Christ. (1 Thessalonians 3:3,5)

The sheep that are My own hear My voice and listen to Me; I know them, and they follow Me. (John 10:27)

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.

Now in a large house there are not only vessels and objects of gold and silver, but also vessels and objects of wood and of earthenware, and some are for honorable (noble, good) use and some for dishonorable (ignoble, common).

Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things [which are dishonorable,disobedient, sinful], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified [set apart for a special purpose and], useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

Run away from youthful lusts—pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those [believers] who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. (2 Timothy 2:19-22)

I will exalt You, my God, O King,

And [with gratitude and submissive wonder] I will bless Your name forever and ever.

Every day I will bless You and lovingly praise You;

Yes, [with awe-inspired reverence] I will praise Your name forever and ever. (Psalm 145:1-2)