Christ love for us must compel us to love and serve Him. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 and John 14:23-24.

The Lord warns His people not to listen to false prophets who say that He will not punish unrepentant sinners. Jeremiah 23:16-20 and Ezekiel 13:10-12.

The Lord warns His people not to become proud when he blesses them with prosperity. Deuteronomy 8:6-18, Jeremiah 9:23-24 and 1 Timothy 6:17-18.

Believers who have died are absent from the body, but at home with the Lord in heaven. 2 Corinthians 5:1-8.

Forgive those who have sinned against you. Forgive as God forgave you. That is, in the manner God forgave you. Imitate God in forgiving others. There is no peace, no reconciliation apart from forgiveness. Ephesians 4:32 and 5:1-2.