John 6: 27-29 27 “Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.” 28 Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” 29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one He has sent.”

Matthew 13:44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.”

Luke 14:33 “In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.”

When we grasp how valuable the Gospel is, any sacrifice or change for it can be handled with joy.

“The disciples were filled with joy Acts 13:52 “The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.”

“For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, John 3:34 “For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.”

to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.” Ephesians 5: 17-18 17 “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.”

Galatians 5:16 (The Voice Translation) “Here is my instruction: Walk in the Spirit, and let the Spirit bring order to your life. If you do, you will never give in to selfish and sinful cravings.”

Hebrews 12:2 (The Voice Translation) “Now stay focused on Jesus, who designed and perfected our faith.”

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