Life is not about things and appearances.
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. 1 John 2:15-17
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? …But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:25, 33
Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” John 7:24
Our purpose in life is to honor God.
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
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. Matthew 5:16
Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words. And the word that you hear is not mine but the Father’s who sent me. John 14:23-24
Jesus is the only way to eternal life.
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6
No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also. 1 John 2:23
And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6
collection: Shine Your Light by A Giving Heart Studio (retired); template (modified): We Are Memory Keepers – Our Dates by Amanda Kay