"But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ, and may be found in Him" (Philippians 3:7-9).

"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8).

"Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin" (Hebrews 12:4).

"As long as it is day, I must do the work of Him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work" (John 9:4).