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Chinese (traditional)Think carefully about what is right, and stop sinning. For to your shame I say that some of you don’t know God at all. Fools vent their anger,
but the wise quietly hold it back. Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She believed that God would keep his promise. But in my distress I cried out to the Lord;
yes, I prayed to my God for help.
He heard me from his sanctuary;
my cry to him reached his ears. But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you. Loyalty makes a person attractive.
It is better to be poor than dishonest. The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced. Where is another God like you,
who pardons the guilt of the remnant,
overlooking the sins of his special people?
You will not stay angry with your people forever,
because you delight in showing unfailing love. Giving a gift can open doors;
it gives access to important people! Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.” Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world. How can a young person stay pure?
By obeying your word. Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins. Better to be patient than powerful;
better to have self-control than to conquer a city. Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love. Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you? You know what I am going to say
even before I say it, Lord. He replied, “What is impossible for people is possible with God.” If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world. Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord,
for our hope is in you alone. God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they will be satisfied. I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their lot in life. You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls. Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” Sing praises to God and to his name!
Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds.
His name is the Lord—
rejoice in his presence!
Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—
this is God, whose dwelling is holy. When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. And every day, in the Temple and from house to house, they continued to teach and preach this message: “Jesus is the Messiah.” He has removed our sins as far from us
as the east is from the west. All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.Next verse!With image