Initiative Verses

“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”

Ephesians 5:15-16

“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 3:14

“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.”

Proverbs 27:1

“I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.”

Psalm 119:60

“They said, “Arise, and let us go up against them, for we have seen the land, and behold, it is very good. And will you do nothing? Do not be slow to go, to enter in and possess the land.”

Judges 18:9

“Jesus said: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.””

Matthew 5:16

“Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning,”

Luke 12:35

“Therefore say to them, Thus says the Lord God: None of my words will be delayed any longer, but the word that I speak will be performed, declares the Lord God.”

Ezekiel 12:28

“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.”

Proverbs 27:1

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

Hebrews 10:24-25

“But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.”

James 2:18

“And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.””

Acts 24:25

“We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.”

John 9:4

“So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.”

James 4:17

“Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it”—when you have it with you.”

Proverbs 3:28

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.”

2 Corinthians 5:10