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Chinese (traditional)A thief comes only
to steal and kill and destroy.
I have come
that they may have life,
and have it in abundance. He has made everything suitable for its time, and he has given men a sense of past and future, but they never have the slightest comprehension of what God has wrought from beginning to end. Blessed is the man
who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stand in the way of sinners,
nor sit in the company of scoffers. Give proper consideration to those widows who are truly in need. Preach the message; be persistent in doing so, whether in season or out of season; convince, reprove, and encourage, but with great patience and instruction. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but the one who hates correction is stupid. Repent and renounce all your transgressions. Otherwise your iniquity will prove to be your downfall. In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents. I will walk in complete freedom
because I have sought your commands. For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel:
If you seek me, you will survive. In Christ
and through his blood
we have redemption
and the forgiveness of our sins.
In accord with the riches of his grace. Lying lips conceal hatred,
and anyone who slanders another is a fool. What then can we say in response to all this? If God is for us, who can be against us? We have come to know
and to believe in
the love that God has for us.
God is love,
and whoever abides in love
abides in God,
and God in him. Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a resolute spirit within me. Behold, I am standing at the door, knocking. If one of you hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with that person and that person with me. For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. Blessed are those who are persecuted in the cause of justice,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. I do not say this because I have been in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. Finally, brethren, let your minds be filled with whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, whatever is excellent, whatever is worthy of praise. For you, O God, have put us to the test;
you have purified us as silver is refined. As Scripture asserts, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” Just as he came forth naked from his mother’s womb,
so shall he depart, naked as he came,
with nothing remaining from his labor
that he can carry away in his hands. I wait for the Lord in anxious expectation;
I place my hope in his word. Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not demand the return of what is yours from the one who has taken it. Such hope will not be doomed to disappointment, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son gives grief to his mother. If we are diligent in observing all of these commandments before the Lord, our God, as he commanded of us, then this will be our righteousness. But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions. Make your ways known to me, O Lord;
teach me your paths. Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but those who counsel peace have joy. I have told you this
so that in me you may be in peace.
In the world
you will endure suffering.
But take courage!
I have overcome the world.Next verse!With image