- The commandments of the Lord are right,
bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are clear,
giving insight for living. - And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.
- If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
- Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up. - Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you your heart’s desires. - But from there you will search again for the Lord your God. And if you search for him with all your heart and soul, you will find him.
- I have tried hard to find you—
don’t let me wander from your commands. - The human heart is the most deceitful of all things,
and desperately wicked.
Who really knows how bad it is?
But I, the Lord, search all hearts
and examine secret motives.
I give all people their due rewards,
according to what their actions deserve. - If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.
- Joyful are those who obey his laws
and search for him with all their hearts. - Your laws are my treasure;
they are my heart’s delight. - My child, pay attention to what I say.
Listen carefully to my words.
Don’t lose sight of them.
Let them penetrate deep into your heart. - As I learn your righteous regulations,
I will thank you by living as I should! - Wait patiently for the Lord.
Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. - All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had.
- Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life. - Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.
- My child, never forget the things I have taught you.
Store my commands in your heart.
If you do this, you will live many years,
and your life will be satisfying. - So be strong and courageous,
all you who put your hope in the Lord! - The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
- You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”
- Teach us to realize the brevity of life,
so that we may grow in wisdom. - Rumors are dainty morsels
that sink deep into one’s heart. - Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.
- The wise are glad to be instructed,
but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
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