This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what
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“I think that is what a loving and forgiving God would want . . .” This sentiment (and variations thereof), often expressed by people who clearly do not believe in God, let
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These are the things you shall do: Speak each man the truth to his neighbor; give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace; let none of you think evil in
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Then the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees make the outside of the cup and dish clean, but your inward part is full of greed and wickedness. “Foolish ones! Did not
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Surely, if you improve yourself, you will be forgiven. But if you do not improve yourself, sin rests at the door. Its desire is towards you, yet you can conquer it (Genesis
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God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1) When we experience moments of difficulty, trials, illness, or tragedy there is a natural tendency to yearn for
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Our Sages teach: Why do the Scriptures exact such retribution from ingrates? Because ingratitude is a semblance of the denial of God. And one who denies belief in God is, in essence, an ingrate.
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John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him,
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1 Kings 12:27-30 “If these people go up to offer sacrifices in the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, then the heart of this people will turn back to their lord, Rehoboam
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Part One can be read here. James 2:14-19 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother
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2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of the Adversary, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who
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