The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. — Psalms 51:17
For my hand has made all these things, and so all these things came to be,” says Yahweh: “but to this man will I look, even to he who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at my word. — Isaiah 66:2
For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite. — Isaiah 57:15
in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth, — 2 Timothy 2:25
When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life!” — Acts 11:18
Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need. — Hebrews 4:16
let’s draw near with a true heart in fullness of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and having our body washed with pure water, — Hebrews 10:22
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. — James 4:8
For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” — Romans 8:15
Then I said, “Woe is me! For I am undone, because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell among a people of unclean lips: for my eyes have seen the King, Yahweh of Armies!” — Isaiah 6:5
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love. — 1 John 4:18