- For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.
- Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.
- Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword.
- And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
- Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels?
- For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
- Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
- Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
- Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.
- What is man that You are mindful of him,
And the son of man that You visit him? - The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
- I have made a covenant with my eyes;
Why then should I look upon a young woman? - Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,
But the Lord weighs the hearts. - But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.
- Do not overwork to be rich;
Because of your own understanding, cease! - Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
- If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.
- Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.
- What then if you should see the Son of Man ascend where He was before?
- For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
- One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind.
- The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own esteem. - You should know in your heart that as a man chastens his son, so the Lord your God chastens you.
- He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver;
Nor he who loves abundance, with increase.
This also is vanity. - Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things.
Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.He only is my rock and my salvation;
He is my defense;
I shall not be moved. O Lord, You are my God.
I will exalt You,
I will praise Your name,
For You have done wonderful things;
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