1 Corinthians 7:35 (NLT)
I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible.
1 Corinthians 7:35 (NIV)
35I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord.
1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)
8Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Hebrews 12:2
2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.