For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the Lord establishes their steps. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. As water reflects the face,
so one’s life reflects the heart. It is written: ‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord,
‘every knee will bow before me;
every tongue will acknowledge God.’ Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. Before the mountains were born
or you brought forth the whole world,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. The one who gets wisdom loves life;
the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety. Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. In God, whose word I praise—
in God I trust and am not afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me? He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in people who are trustworthy. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. For the Lord loves the just
and will not forsake his faithful ones.
Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed;
the offspring of the wicked will perish. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.Next verse!With image