- No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light.
- I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep an eye on those who cause dissensions and offenses, in opposition to the teaching that you have learned; avoid them.
- But as for me, I will look to the Lord,
I will wait for the God of my salvation;
my God will hear me. - No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
- O Lord, you have searched me and known me.
You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
you discern my thoughts from far away. - Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.
- My soul thirsts for God,
for the living God.
When shall I come and behold
the face of God? - Keep straight the path of your feet,
and all your ways will be sure. - He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be shaken. - You shall keep my sabbaths and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord.
- My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted.
- He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall never be shaken. - Keep your heart with all vigilance,
for from it flow the springs of life. - The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers.
- Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
- Guarding the paths of justice
and preserving the way of his faithful ones. - The sum of your word is truth;
and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. - The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are open to their cry. - I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my eye upon you. - Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
- Do not, O Lord, withhold
your mercy from me;
let your steadfast love and your faithfulness
keep me safe forever. - No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.
- Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil.
- Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.
- Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?
And he said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.”The human mind plans the way,
but the Lord directs the steps.