- So we must not fall asleep as the others do, but we must stay alert and sober.
- The grass may wither and the flower may fade,
but the word of our God will endure forever. - O Lord, you have examined me
and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I stand;
you perceive my thoughts from a distance. - But I have had help from God to this very day, and I stand here and testify to both the lowly and the great. I assert nothing more than what the Prophets and Moses said would occur: that the Christ must suffer, and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light to the people and to the Gentiles.
- No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a pot or places it under a bed. Rather he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.
- Therefore, my beloved brethren, stand firm and immovable, devoting yourselves completely to the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
- While he was departing as they gazed upward toward the sky, suddenly two men dressed in white robes stood beside them, and they said, “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking up into the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will come back in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.”
- But as for me, I will look to the Lord.
I place my hope in God my savior;
my God will hear me. - No trial has confronted you except what a person can stand. God is faithful, and he will not allow you to be tried beyond your strength. But together with the trial he will also provide a way out and the strength to bear it.
- You are from your father, the devil,
and you choose to carry out your father’s desires.
He was a murderer from the beginning,
and he does not abide by the truth,
for there is no truth in him.
When he lies,
he speaks in accord with his own nature,
for he is a liar
and the father of lies. - Nor would someone light a lamp and then put it under a basket; rather, it is placed upon a lampstand so that it may afford light to all in the house. In the same way, your light must shine so that it can be seen by others; this will enable them to observe your good works and give praise to your Father in heaven.
- Persevere in prayer, with alert minds and thankful hearts.
- My soul thirsts for God, the living God.
When shall I come to behold the face of God? - Ensure that the path you tread is level,
and then your ways will be sure. - Brethren, if anyone is detected committing a transgression, you who are spiritual must set him right in a spirit of gentleness. Meanwhile, you should take care so that you yourselves are not tempted.
- Guard your heart with all possible vigilance,
for from it flow the wellsprings of life. - The end of all things is near. Therefore, lead disciplined lives and be watchful in prayer.
- Every word you utter is true,
and all your righteous judgments are everlasting. - The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are open to their cry. - I will instruct you
and guide you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you
and keep my eyes upon you. - Be on guard against false prophets who come to you disguised in sheep’s clothing, but who inwardly are ravenous wolves.
- O Lord, do not withhold your mercy from me;
may your kindness and your truth keep me safe forever. - Therefore, take care to live as intelligent people, and do not be like those who are senseless. Make the most of the present time, for this is a wicked age.
- Remain sober and alert, for your enemy the devil is on the prowl like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
- Can anyone withhold the water of baptism from these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?
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A man may plan his own course,but the Lord makes his steps secure.