- If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
- If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.
- One should be kind to a fainting friend,
but you accuse me without any fear of the Almighty. - Hiding hatred makes you a liar;
slandering others makes you a fool. - God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
- If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first.
- My child, if your heart is wise,
my own heart will rejoice! - Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.”
- Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good?
- Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives. Confront people directly so you will not be held guilty for their sin. Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against a fellow Israelite, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.
- Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong.
- If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.
- Then what will you think if you see the Son of Man ascend to heaven again?
- I can never escape from your Spirit!
I can never get away from your presence!
If I go up to heaven, you are there;
if I go down to the grave, you are there. - But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you.
- If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector.
- But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.
- The Lord will stay with you as long as you stay with him! Whenever you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will abandon you.
- Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
when it’s in your power to help them. - And he has given us this command: Those who love God must also love their fellow believers.
- This is a trustworthy saying:
If we die with him,
we will also live with him. - People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,
but those who ignore correction will go astray. - If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.
- Jesus responded, “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?”
- But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.
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