Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. - Galatians 1:10

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. - 2 Timothy 2:15

Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. - Matthew 16:24

Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you. - Matthew 6:33