"Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinner against Himself, so that you may not grow weary and lose heart."

- Hebrews 12:1-3 (NAS)

"But not so with you, but let him who is greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as the servant."

- Luke 22:26 (NAS)

"Search me, O God, and know my heart."

- Psalm 139:23

"Thou wilt show me the path of life,
In Thy presence is fulness of joy,
In Thy right hand are pleasures forever."

Psalm 16:11

"For our God is an all-consuming fire."

- Hebrews 12:29