22 When the period of purification of mother and child, enjoined by the Law of Moses, came to an end, his parents took the child up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord,
Bible verses about "dedication" | Twentieth_Century
Luke 2:22
1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Revelation 14:12
12 (Here there is need for endurance on the part of Christ's People--those who lay to heart the commands of God and the Faith of Jesus.)
James 1:2-4
2 My Brothers, whatever may be the temptations that beset you from time to time, always regard them as a reason for rejoicing,
3 Knowing, as you do, that the testing of your faith develops endurance.
4 And let endurance do its work perfectly, so that you may be altogether perfect, and in no respect deficient.
1 Peter 1:13
13 Therefore concentrate your minds, with the strictest self-control, and fix your hopes on the blessing that is coming for you at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.
Romans 12:1-2
1 I entreat you, then, Brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, for this is your rational worship.
2 Do not conform to the fashion of this world; but be transformed by the complete change that has come over your minds, so that you may discern what God's will is--all that is good, acceptable, and perfect.
Colossians 3:17
17 And, whatever you say or do, do everything in the Name of the Lord Jesus; and through him offer thanksgiving to God the father.