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Chinese (traditional)Therefore, while we have the opportunity, let us labor for the good of all, but especially for those members of the household of the faith. Why do you take note of the splinter in your brother’s eye but do not notice the wooden plank in your own eye? Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,
but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. This must not be so with you. Instead, whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your servant. As much as possible, and to the extent of your ability, live in peace with everyone. Let your face shine upon your servant;
save me in your kindness. There is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing secret that will not become known. This is the message
that we have heard from him
and that we declare to you:
God is light,
and there is no darkness at all in him. Blessed is the person who has found wisdom,
the one who has gained understanding. Indeed, the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Those who live according to the flesh fix their attention on the things of the flesh, while those who live according to the Spirit set their thoughts on spiritual things. Even should my heart and my flesh fail,
God is the rock of my heart
and my portion forever. I consider that the sufferings we presently endure are not worth comparing with the glory to be revealed in us. Dear children,
keep away from idols. Then you will understand equity and justice
as well as righteousness—every good path. Peter answered, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Then he took a cup, and after offering thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from this, all of you. For this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins.” Alleluia.
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
who greatly delights in his precepts. Seek good and not evil,
so that you may live.
Then the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you
as you claim he is. Who among you is wise and understanding? Prove by your good life that your works are done with the humility that comes from wisdom. Do not envy a violent man
or choose to emulate any of his ways.
For the perverse man is an abomination to the Lord
whose friendship is bestowed only upon the upright. If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and barren, and darkness covered the abyss while the Spirit of God hovered over the waters. Salvation comes from the Lord.
May your blessing be upon your people. Selah By these he has given us his precious promises, great beyond all price, so that through them you may escape from the corruption with which evil desires have infected the world and thereby may come to share in the divine nature. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life;
whoever does not believe in the Son will not see life,
but the wrath of God rests upon him. A man’s pride will bring him low,
but lowly souls will rise to honor. In the same way, faith by itself is dead if it does not have works. Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my heavenly Father. Before the mountains were brought forth
or the earth and the world came into existence,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Hence, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. To him all the Prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name.