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Chinese (traditional)Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away! I have rejoiced in your laws
as much as in riches. God overlooked people’s ignorance about these things in earlier times, but now he commands everyone everywhere to repent of their sins and turn to him. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Search for the Lord and for his strength;
continually seek him. And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Enjoy prosperity while you can,
but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God.
Remember that nothing is certain in this life. Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen. This is what the Lord says to Zerubbabel: It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. The hopes of the godly result in happiness,
but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing. What is the price of five sparrows—two copper coins? Yet God does not forget a single one of them. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. The Lord merely spoke,
and the heavens were created.
He breathed the word,
and all the stars were born. Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? Don’t get sidetracked;
keep your feet from following evil. But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. I will be your God throughout your lifetime—
until your hair is white with age.
I made you, and I will care for you.
I will carry you along and save you. Give me an eagerness for your laws
rather than a love for money! Jesus replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.” The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers. Let all that I am praise the Lord;
with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” He heals the brokenhearted
and bandages their wounds. Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged;
parents are the pride of their children. And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.”