“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” (Eph. 4:31-32 ESV)

Be very careful about passing judgment

“Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things.” (Rom. 2:1 ESV)

Deal with your own transgressions first so you can see clearly to help others

“Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.” (Matt. 7:3-5 ESV)

“Judge not, that you be not judged.” (Matt. 7:1 ESV)

Restore others gently and cautiously

“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. For each will have to bear his own load.” (Gal. 6:1-6 ESV)

 “The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him” (NLT).” (2 Chron. 16:9 NLT)

The above passage tells us God is searching throughout the whole earth looking for those whose hearts are pure.

God cannot find a single one who is not corrupt

“God looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God. But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not a single one!” (NLT). (Psalms 53:2-3 ESV)

We all fall short

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…” (Rom. 3:23 ESV)

All creation is in sinful bondage

“For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.” (Rom. 8:20-22 ESV)

We have redemption by His blood

“… and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith..” (Rom. 3:23-24 ESV)

We have access by faith

“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.  Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” (Rom. 5:1-2 ESV)

Anxiety in the heart causes depression

“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad" (NKJV).” (Prov. 12:25 NKJV)

Don’t be anxious about anything!

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:6-7 ESV)

God will give you strength

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matt. 11:28 ESV)

God saves the crushed in spirit

“When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalms 34:17-18 ESV)

He is your shield and the lifter of your head

“But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.” (Psalm 3:3 ESV)

 “Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord's return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen.” (James 5:7 NLT)

Patience is a fruit of the Holy Spirit

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” (Gal. 5:22 ESV)

Be patient in love

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant.” ( 1 Cor. 13:4 ESV)

Be patient in spirit

“Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” (Eccles 7:8 ESV)

Be patient in tribulation

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (Rom. 12:12 ESV)

Be patient with one another

“With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.” (Eph. 4:2 ESV)

Be patient with joy

“May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.” (Col. 1:11 ESV)

Be patient and still before the Lord

“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land.” (Psalm 37:7-9 ESV)

You inherit the promises through patience and faith

“So that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” (Heb. 6:12 ESV)

“For it is written, ‘He will command His angels concerning you to guard you carefully.” (Luke 4:10 KJV)

He will give angels charge concerning you

“For He will give His angels charge concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.” (Psalm 91:11 KJV)

Angels encamp around those who fear God

“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them.” (Psalm 34:7 KJV)

Angels serve those who will inherit salvation  

“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” (Heb. 1:14 KJV)

Angels may look like ordinary strangers

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” (Heb. 13:2 ESV)

Many unseen angels may be around you

“Then Elisha prayed and said, “O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.” So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” (2 Kings 6:17 ESV)

 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” (Col. 4:2-6 NIV)

The above passage lists things you need to do to win the lost for Christ. I’ve listed them below as bullet points.

• Devote yourself to Prayer.
• Be watchful.
• Be thankful.
• Pray that God will open a door for the message of Christ.
• Pray that the message will be preached clearly as it should.
• Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders.
• Make the most of every opportunity.
• Let your conversation always be full of grace.
• Let your conversation be seasoned with salt.

And you do the above things for the following reason

And you do this “so that you may know how to answer everyone.” (Col. 4:6b NIV)

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” (1 Peter 3:15 NIV)

 The traditions of men

“Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.” (Mark 7:13 KJV)

The commandments of men

“This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men...” (Mark 7:9 ESV)

Don’t break God’s commandments for the sake of your tradition

“He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?” (Matt. 15:3 ESV)

Don’t be tossed to a fro by every wind of doctrine

“So that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes.” (Eph. 4:14 ESV)

Have nothing to do with irreverent myths

“Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness.” (1 Tim. 4:7 ESV)

“Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.” (2 Tim. 4:2 ESV)

Hold firm to the trustworthy word in sound doctrine

“He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.” (Titus 1:9 ESV)

Watch yourself and the teaching

“Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.” (1 Tim. 4:16 ESV)

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Cor. 10:31 ESV)

What does it mean to glorify God?

To glorify God means to acknowledge His greatness and give Him honor by praising and worshiping Him, because He, and He alone, deserves to be praised, honored and worshipped. To glorify God is to extol His holiness, faithfulness, mercy, grace, love, majesty, sovereignty, power, and omniscience!

Glory and dominion belong to Him forever and ever!

“Whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (1 Peter 4:11 ESV)

Let your good works bring glory to Him

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matt. 5:16 ESV)

Glorify God in your body

“For you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” (1 Cor. 6:20 ESV)

Glorify His Name forever

“I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever.” (Psalm 86:12 ESV)

“Ascribe to the Lord, O clans of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength! Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him! Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.” (1 Cor. 16:28-29 ESV)

 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.” (Luke 6:27-30 NIV)

Don’t rejoice when your enemy falls

“Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice.” (Prov. 24:17 NIV)

Repay evil with blessing

“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” (1 Peter 3:9 NIV)

“On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” (Rom. 12:20 NIV)

Pray for your enemies and love them

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? ...” (Matt. 5:43-48 ESV)

Let God deal with your enemies

“When a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” (Prov. 16:7 ESV)