4 No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.
5 Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
6 The farmers who labor must be the first to get a share of the crops.
7 Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
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2 Timothy 2:4-7
Zechariah 9:12
12 Turn to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope. Even today I declare that I will restore double to you.
John 5:30
30 I can of myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is righteous; because I do not seek my own will, but the will of the One who sent me.
2 Thessalonians 3:13
13 But you, brothers, do not be weary in doing well.
James 4:7
7 Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
2 Timothy 1:7
7 For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and of a sound mind.
Joshua 1:9
9 Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Philippians 4:6-7
Isaiah 41:10
10 Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Romans 15:13
13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 6:9
9 Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we do not give up.