You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you; John 15:16. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it; 1 Thessalonians 5:24. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps; 1 Peter 2:21.