*1.* “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” *2.* “For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” *3.* “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” *4.* “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.”