Compass Point

‘And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. ‘I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.’ —Luke 15:6, 7

‘When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken.’ —Deuteronomy 24:5

‘As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one‘ —Romans 3:10

‘The way of a fool is right in his own eyes:  but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. ‘A fool's wrath is presently known:  but a prudent man covereth shame. … ‘A prudent man concealeth knowledge:  but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.’ —Proverbs 12:15,16,23 ‘The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.  Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: &n...

‘Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.’ —1 Peter 5:7

‘Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee:  because he trusteth in thee.’ —Isaiah 26:3

‘And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.’ —Acts 24:25 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. —Romans 8:1

‘He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.’ —Isaiah 40:29

‘But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you:  and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.’ —Acts 1:8

‘I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus:  for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. ‘For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.’ —1 Corinthians 16:17,18

King James Version ‘But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days.  Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these’ —Daniel 2:28 ‘There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods,...

‘She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her:  and happy is every one that retaineth her.’ —Proverbs 3:18

‘Through thy precepts I get understanding:  therefore I hate every false way.’ —Psalm 119:104 ‘Be not wise in thine own eyes:  fear the Lᴏʀᴅ, and depart from evil.’ —Proverbs 3:7

‘And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.’ —Romans 5:5 ‘Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.’ —2 Corinthians 8:24

‘The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy:  I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.’ —John 10:10

‘And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.’ —Luke 2:15 ‘And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.’ —Luke 24:50

‘Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.’ —John 12:27 ‘For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit’ —1 Peter 3:18

‘Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward.’ —Job 5:7

‘I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; ‘For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.’ —1 Timothy 2:1-2

‘Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you:  not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.’ —John 14:27 ‘And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.’ —Philippians 4:7

‘In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me. ‘… ‘For thou art great, and doest wondrous things:  thou art God alone. ‘… ‘ But thou, O Lᴏʀᴅ, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.’ —Psalm 86:7, 10, 15

‘And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: ‘But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.’ —Luke 10:41-42 ‘Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.’ —Psalm 46:10

‘Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.’ —John 14:1

‘And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.’ —2 Timothy 2:5

‘Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.’ —Proverbs 3:5 ‘I have set the Lord always before me:  because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.’ —Psalm 16:8