Psalms 34:14

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.

The Lord Yahweh’s Spirit is on me, because Yahweh has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to those who are bound,

For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and I’m known by my own;

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

But if anyone loves God, the same is known by him.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

But food will not commend us to God. For neither, if we don’t eat, are we the worse; nor, if we eat, are we the better.

He said to Korah and to all his company, “In the morning, Yahweh will show who are his, and who is holy, and will cause him to come near to him. Even him whom he shall choose, he will cause to come near to him.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again.

Therefore the Lord Yahweh says, “Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily.

Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.

He will say, ‘I tell you, I don’t know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity.’

For Yahweh knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.

“Men of Israel, hear these words! Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved by God to you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him among you, even as you yourselves know,

to the assembly of God which is at Corinth—those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called saints, with all who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both theirs and ours:

For God’s Kingdom is not in word, but in power.

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals,

“I know your works (behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one can shut), that you have a little power, and kept my word, and didn’t deny my name.

There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God, and turned away from evil.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Don’t withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.

By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.

Jesus answered him, “Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can’t see God’s Kingdom.”

I must work the works of him who sent me while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work.

For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace;

how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without defect to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,

Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

Whoever remains in him doesn’t sin. Whoever sins hasn’t seen him and doesn’t know him.

They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.

Yahweh will give strength to his people. Yahweh will bless his people with peace.

Depart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

to provide for those who mourn in Zion, to give to them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Yahweh, that he may be glorified.

even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form like a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying “You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.”

The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

What is it then, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has another language, or has an interpretation. Let all things be done to build each other up.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and of the household of God,

Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, producing with his hands something that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.

make my joy full by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith,

But I have all things and abound. I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable and well-pleasing sacrifice to God.

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good for one another and for all.

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

“I know your works and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. You hold firmly to my name, and didn’t deny my faith in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.

Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who shall hear all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

For you are a holy people to Yahweh your God. Yahweh your God has chosen you to be a people for his own possession, above all peoples who are on the face of the earth.

The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: they shall certainly not be unpunished.

This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

For you shall go out with joy, and be led out with peace. The mountains and the hills will break out before you into singing; and all the trees of the fields will clap their hands.

“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!”

The same came to him by night, and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with him.”

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God.

Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy,

to the end that you should walk worthily of God, who calls you into his own Kingdom and glory.

“For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel. After those days,” says the Lord; “I will put my laws into their mind, I will also write them on their heart. I will be their God, and they will be my people.

You who love Yahweh, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.

for God’s Kingdom is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

So then, let’s follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Be perfected. Be comforted. Be of the same mind. Live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.

However God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.”

Let him turn away from evil and do good. Let him seek peace and pursue it.

To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’ ”

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

Beloved, don’t imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn’t seen God.

I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war.

The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;

But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Yahweh said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant, Job? For there is no one like him in the earth, a blameless and an upright man, one who fears God, and turns away from evil.”

Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

Wash yourselves. Make yourself clean. Put away the evil of your doings from before my eyes. Cease to do evil.

Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast; who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.”

Cast away from you all your transgressions, in which you have transgressed; and make yourself a new heart and a new spirit: for why will you die, house of Israel?

Hate evil, love good, and establish justice in the courts. It may be that Yahweh, the God of Armies, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.”

Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”