- Do not envy the violent
and do not choose any of their ways;
for the perverse are an abomination to the Lord,
but the upright are in his confidence. - For what human being knows what is truly human except the human spirit that is within? So also no one comprehends what is truly God's except the Spirit of God.
- Like a city breached, without walls,
is one who lacks self-control. - Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow.
- And steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord.
For you repay to all
according to their work. - Do not adorn yourselves outwardly by braiding your hair, and by wearing gold ornaments or fine clothing; rather, let your adornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God's sight.
- But if the wicked turn away from all their sins that they have committed and keep all my statutes and do what is lawful and right, they shall surely live; they shall not die.
- Many are the afflictions of the righteous,
but the Lord rescues them from them all. - You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
- Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
- God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God.
- Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
- He is the reflection of God's glory and the exact imprint of God's very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
- For just as by the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man's obedience the many will be made righteous.
- If any think they are religious, and do not bridle their tongues but deceive their hearts, their religion is worthless.
- For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle.
- For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has—not according to what one does not have.
- But the one who did not know and did what deserved a beating will receive a light beating. From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded.
- In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.”
- When one will not listen to the law,
even one's prayers are an abomination. - For he will repay according to each one's deeds.
- How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?
- Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.
- The Lord said to Satan, “Very well, all that he has is in your power; only do not stretch out your hand against him!” So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.
- If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one.
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The fear of others lays a snare,but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.