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Chinese (traditional)A man’s attraction is his kindness;
it is far better to be poor than to be a liar. I have told you this
so that in me you may be in peace.
In the world
you will endure suffering.
But take courage!
I have overcome the world. Blessed are those who observe his statutes
and seek him with their whole heart. Then Jesus said to those Jews who did believe in him,
“If you remain faithful to my word,
you will truly be my disciples.
You will know the truth,
and the truth will set you free.” Godliness produces great gain, but only to those who are content. Finally, all of you should be united in spirit, sympathetic, filled with love for one another, compassionate, and humble. Since in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor lack of circumcision is worth anything. All that matters is faith expressing itself through love. Therefore, while we have the opportunity, let us labor for the good of all, but especially for those members of the household of the faith. For Christ is the fulfillment of the Law for the justification of all who believe. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, since it is the power of God that offers salvation to everyone who has faith—to Jews first, and then to Gentiles as well. Adulterers! Do you not know that love of the world results in enmity with God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a lover of the world makes himself an enemy of God. “All things are lawful,” you may say—but not all things are beneficial. All things may be lawful—but not all things are constructive. Have mercy on me, O God,
in accord with your kindness;
in your abundant compassion
wipe away my offenses.
Wash me completely from my guilt,
and cleanse me from my sin. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit. Therefore, now I, Nebuchadnezzar,
praise and exalt and glorify
the King of heaven.
For all of his works are right,
and all of his ways are just.
Also, he is able to humble
all those who follow the path of pride. If someone among you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Seek the Lord and his strength,
seek his face continually. It is better to spend one day in your courts
than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in God’s house
than dwell inside the tents of the wicked. Let everything that breathes
offer praise to the Lord.
Alleluia. Therefore, you have no excuse, whoever you may be, when you pass judgment on others. For in judging others you condemn yourself, since you are doing the same things. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disharmony and every type of wickedness. O God, you are my God,
for whom I have been searching earnestly.
My soul yearns for you
and my body thirsts for you,
like the earth when it is parched,
arid and without water. Do not love the world
or what is in the world.
If anyone does love the world,
the love of the Father is not in him. As for you, teach what is consistent with sound doctrine. And so now, O Israel, what does the Lord, your God, require of you but to fear the Lord, your God, to walk in all of his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord, your God, with all your heart and all your soul, and to observe the commandments and the statutes that I am giving you today for your own good. Why are you so disheartened, O my soul?
Why do you sigh within me?
Place your hope in God;
for I will once again praise him,
my Savior and my God. The fear of the Lord provides instruction in wisdom,
and to be humble is the way to honor. Your statutes are my everlasting heritage;
they are the very joy of my heart. He did not spare his own Son but gave him up for all of us. How then can he fail also to give us everything else along with him? After you have suffered for a brief period, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and support you.Next verse!With image