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Chinese (traditional)Now we know that if the earthly tent in which we live is destroyed, we have a dwelling prepared for us by God, a dwelling in the heavens, not made with human hands, that will be eternal. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disharmony and every type of wickedness. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you all. And the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I wish to make another creature who will be like him.” You have given me the shield of your salvation;
your right hand sustains me,
and your goodness makes me great.
You broadened the path beneath me
so that my feet have never stumbled. If I give away everything to feed the poor
and hand over my body to be burned,
but do not have love,
I achieve nothing. Live in harmony with one another. Do not consider yourself to be better than others, but associate with the lowly, and never be conceited. The blessing of the Lord is what brings wealth,
and our toil adds nothing to it. There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save or to destroy. Who then are you to pass judgment on a neighbor? Fear not, little flock, for your Father has chosen to give you the kingdom. Protect me, O God,
for in you I take refuge. God said, “Let there be light!” And there was light. Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. The labors of the wicked man produce little profit,
but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. I have told you these things
so that my joy may be in you
and your joy may be complete. The one who provides seed for sowing and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. Commit your way to the Lord;
place your trust in him, and he will act.
He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,
and the justice of your cause, like the noonday. Behold, I am coming soon, and I will bring with me my reward to repay everyone as his deeds deserve. Once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. Ensure that the path you tread is level,
and then your ways will be sure. This is the commandment
we have received from him:
whoever loves God
must also love his brother. But I say to you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. In God, whose word I praise,
in God I place my trust and know no fear;
what can people do to me? And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who are peacemakers. May mercy, peace, and love be granted you in abundance. A fool is quick to show his anger,
but a prudent man ignores an insult. Yet even if you should suffer for doing what is right, you are thereby blessed. Have no fear of others, and refuse to be intimidated by them. So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care of itself. Each day has enough troubles of its own. O Lord, hear my prayer,
incline your ear to my supplications.
In your faithfulness respond to me
with your righteousness. Because of this, God greatly exalted him
and bestowed on him the name
that is above all other names,
so that at the name of Jesus
every knee should bend
of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth. Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but those who counsel peace have joy. I will instruct you
and guide you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you
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