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Chinese (traditional)Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.” Riches won’t help on the day of judgment,
but right living can save you from death. Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. The Lord is righteous in everything he does;
he is filled with kindness. For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Every word of God proves true.
He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. Serve only the Lord your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him. Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” I love the Lord because he hears my voice
and my prayer for mercy.
Because he bends down to listen,
I will pray as long as I have breath! Enjoy prosperity while you can,
but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God.
Remember that nothing is certain in this life. I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. “For the mountains may move
and the hills disappear,
but even then my faithful love for you will remain.
My covenant of blessing will never be broken,”
says the Lord, who has mercy on you. For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory. And God has given us his Spirit as proof that we live in him and he in us. Learn to do good.
Seek justice.
Help the oppressed.
Defend the cause of orphans.
Fight for the rights of widows. Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.” But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven. 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. Those who feel free to eat anything must not look down on those who don’t. And those who don’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them. For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are. Your unfailing love is better than life itself;
how I praise you!
I will praise you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands to you in prayer. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace! There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.Next verse!With image