"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service" (Romans 12:1).

". . . if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, He is there; believe him not: For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall show signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect" (Mark 13:21-22).

"Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God" (I John 3:1).

"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth" (Colossians 3:2).

This month the 110th Congress will convene on Capitol Hill. New leaders will be elevated to posts previously held by the other political party. Many are fearful of what these changes could mean for our country.

"Therefore take no thought. . . . But seek ye first the kingdom of God" (Matthew 6:31, 33).