- Well then, am I suggesting that the law of God is sinful? Of course not! In fact, it was the law that showed me my sin. I would never have known that coveting is wrong if the law had not said, “You must not covet.”
- So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.
- Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.”
- Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.
- And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet.
- When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
- Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
- So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.
- Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right.”
- So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment.
- Then I observed that most people are motivated to success because they envy their neighbors. But this, too, is meaningless—like chasing the wind.
- My child, if your heart is wise,
my own heart will rejoice! - Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship.
He said,
“I came naked from my mother’s womb,
and I will be naked when I leave.
The Lord gave me what I had,
and the Lord has taken it away.
Praise the name of the Lord!” - So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.
- That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God.
- Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”
- If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, I will send you the seasonal rains. The land will then yield its crops, and the trees of the field will produce their fruit.
- Then Jesus shouted, “Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands!” And with those words he breathed his last.
- Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” And the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice.
- Think about it: Just as a parent disciplines a child, the Lord your God disciplines you for your own good.
- And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath.
- Then keep your tongue from speaking evil
and your lips from telling lies! - At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves.
- Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.”
- Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all the peoples on earth; for all the earth belongs to me.
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