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Chinese (traditional)Our temporary light afflictions are preparing for us an incomparable weight of eternal glory. One who forgives a misdeed fosters friendship,
but he who divulges it separates good friends. Now, if you will obey my voice and keep my covenant, you will be my own possession from among all the peoples, for the entire earth is mine. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you. Then I acknowledged my sin to you,
and I made no attempt to conceal my guilt.
I said, “I will confess my offenses to the Lord,”
and you removed the guilt of my sin. Selah Are you not aware that wrongdoers will never inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived! Fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, sodomites, thieves, extortioners, drunkards, slanderers, swindlers—none of these will inherit the kingdom of God. Do not worry about anything, but present your needs to God in prayer and petition, with thanksgiving. Then the peace of God, which is beyond all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. A wise man will heed commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to grief. Rejoice always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. But as for me, I will look to the Lord.
I place my hope in God my savior;
my God will hear me. Guide me in your truth and instruct me,
for you are God, my Savior,
and in you I hope all the day long. If you refuse to listen to me
and do not sincerely resolve
to give glory to my name,
says the Lord of hosts,
I will send a curse on you,
and I will turn your blessings into a curse.
Indeed, I have already done so
because you have not heeded my warning. They answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, and so too will your household.” Whom do I have in heaven except you?
And besides you there is nothing else I desire on earth. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. The Lord is my portion, I say to myself;
therefore, I will place my hope in him. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit. God is faithful, and it is by him that you have been called into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. But for you who fear my name
the sun of justice will arise
with its healing rays.
You will emerge leaping
like calves released from the stall. My son, do not ignore the Lord’s discipline
or refuse to accept his rebuke.
For the Lord disciplines those whom he loves,
just as a father chastises a beloved son. Therefore, take care to live as intelligent people, and do not be like those who are senseless. Make the most of the present time, for this is a wicked age. So today acknowledge it and take it to heart that the Lord is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. There is no other. Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the firstfruits of all your crops. Therefore, we can say with confidence:
“The Lord is my helper;
I will not be afraid.
What can anyone do to me?” “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not allow myself to be dominated by anything. The misfortunes of the righteous man are many,
but the Lord delivers him, from all of them. God said, “Let there be light!” And there was light. Faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the conviction about things that cannot be seen. Do not envy a violent man
or choose to emulate any of his ways.
For the perverse man is an abomination to the Lord
whose friendship is bestowed only upon the upright. Put on the armor of God so that you will be able to stand firm against the deceit of the devil. Do not be deceived; God cannot be mocked. A person will reap only what he sows. And if then my people who bear my name humble themselves and pray to me and seek my presence as they turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear them from heaven and forgive their sins and restore their land.Next verse!With image