Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

And whoever welcomes a little child like this in My name welcomes Me.

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD. All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD. Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved. The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster. Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished. . . .