Monthly theme verse from Bible
The whole year:："Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'" (1 Peter 5:5, NIV)
September
Law-abidingness | "Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil." (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22) |
Respect Others | "Do to others as you would have them do to you." (Luke 6:31) |
October
Empathy | "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." (Romans 12:15) |
November
Commitment | "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." (Colossians 3:23) |
December
Integrity | "Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord." (Colossians 3:22) |
January
Perseverance | "You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." (Hebrews 10:36) |
Responsibility | "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." (Luke 16:10) |
February
Responsibility | "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." (Luke 16:10) |
National Identity | "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness." (1 Timothy 2:1-2) |
March
Filial Piety | "Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." (Ephesians 6:2-3) |
April
Benevolence | "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." (John 15:12) |
May
Unity | "Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited." (Romans 12:16) |
June
Diligence | "A sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied." (Proverbs 13:4) |
