“Samuel said, ‘Has the Lord as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams.” – 1 Samuel 15:22

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him.” – Colossians 1:15-16

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.” – Romans 12:2

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” – Romans 12:1

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5

“My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.”- Psalm 57:7

“So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” – Genesis 1:27

“For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your descendants will dispossess nations and settle in their desolate cities.” – Isaiah 54:3

“Lord, I wait for you; you will answer, Lord my God.” – Psalm 38:15

“Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common.” – Acts 2:43-44

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” – Acts 2:42

“But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.” – Psalm 3:3

“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands.” – Acts 17:24