Proverbs 15:32 (AMP) "He who refuses and ignores instruction and correction despises himself, but he who heeds reproof gets understanding."

1 Corinthians 15: 19  And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world. 

Romans 14:11 NLT For the Scriptures say, “‘As surely as I live,’ says the lord , ‘every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will declare allegiance to God. ’'

Matthew 11:28 NLT Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.