Matthew 5:43-48; Matthew 6:9-10; Matthew 6:33-34; Proverbs 14:29; Ephesians 4:2

Matthew 5:43-48

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor  and hate your enemy.’

44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?

47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?

48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Matthew 6:9-10

9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Matthew 6:33-34

33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Proverbs 14:29

29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

Ephesians 4:2

2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.