The blessing of the Lord brings wealth,
without painful toil for it. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. Houses and wealth are inherited from parents,
but a prudent wife is from the Lord. If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister. All hard work brings a profit,
but mere talk leads only to poverty. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen. If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. Keep me safe, my God,
for in you I take refuge. Observe the commands of the Lord your God, walking in obedience to him and revering him. The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Place me like a seal over your heart,
like a seal on your arm;
for love is as strong as death,
its jealousy unyielding as the grave.
It burns like blazing fire,
like a mighty flame. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Do not wear yourself out to get rich;
do not trust your own cleverness. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? I cried out to him with my mouth;
his praise was on my tongue. But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” For no word from God will ever fail. Pride brings a person low,
but the lowly in spirit gain honor. Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you;
therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.
For the Lord is a God of justice.
Blessed are all who wait for him! Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word. For the word of the Lord is right and true;
he is faithful in all he does. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.Next verse!With image