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Why do bad things happen (2/4)

Then Peter asked, “Ananias, why has Satan so gained control of your heart that you lied to the Holy Spirit and retained part of the sale price of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not belong to you? And after it was sold, were not the proceeds yours? What caused you to contrive this scheme? You have lied not to men but to God.”“Ananias,” Peter asked, “why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, were not the proceeds at your disposal? How is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You did not lie to us but to God!”
And we are witnesses to these things, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.
Through him all things came into existence, and without him there was nothing. That which came to be.All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being.
I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.
The end of all things is near. Therefore, lead disciplined lives and be watchful in prayer.The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers.
For our eyes are fixed not on what is seen but rather on that which cannot be seen. What is visible is transitory; what is invisible is eternal.Because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.
Jesus looked at them and said, “For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.”But Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but for God all things are possible.”
Rather, seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with your whole heart, considering the great things he has done for you.Only fear the Lord, and serve him faithfully with all your heart; for consider what great things he has done for you.
That is why you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, and they devote themselves to this service.For the same reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, busy with this very thing.
Jesus looked at them and said, “For men it is impossible, but not for God. For God all things are possible.”Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.”
O Lord, you are my God. I will exalt you and praise your name, for you have accomplished wonderful things, formulated in ages past, faithful and sure.O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.
But who am I, and what are your people, that we should be able to do this? All things belong to you, and everything that we have given you is from your hand.But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to make this freewill offering? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.
What then can we say in response to all this? If God is for us, who can be against us?What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us?
Jesus answered them, “Amen, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what has been done to this fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will be accomplished.”Jesus answered them, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will be done.”
Abba, Father, for you all things are possible. Take this cup from me. Yet not my will but yours be done.Abba, Father, for you all things are possible; remove this cup from me; yet, not what I want, but what you want.
We know that God makes all things work together for good for those who love him and who are called according to his purpose.We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will accomplish this.The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this.
Therefore, you have no excuse, whoever you may be, when you pass judgment on others. For in judging others you condemn yourself, since you are doing the same things.Therefore you have no excuse, whoever you are, when you judge others; for in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, are doing the very same things.
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
Call to me and I will answer you and reveal to you great and mysterious secrets about which you are unaware.Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
The one who gives this testimony says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!The one who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
Finally, brethren, let your minds be filled with whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, whatever is excellent, whatever is worthy of praise.Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
He reveals deep and hidden mysteries and knows what lies in the darkness, for light dwells with him.He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with him.

One day, as Jesus was passing through a field of grain on the Sabbath, his disciples began to pick some heads of grain as they walked along. The Pharisees said to him, “Behold, why are your disciples doing what is forbidden on the Sabbath?” He answered, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need of food? He entered the house of God when Abiathar was high priest and ate the sacred bread that only the priests were permitted to eat, and he shared it with his companions.” Then he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. That is why the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”One sabbath he was going through the grainfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath?” And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need of food? He entered the house of God, when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and he gave some to his companions.” Then he said to them, “The sabbath was made for humankind, and not humankind for the sabbath; so the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath.”
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