[But] take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. Matthew 6:1 NABRE Jesus speaks about doing good for the sake of accolades from others. Jesus says righteous deeds performed in order that others might…
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nor do you consider that it is better for you that one man should die instead of the people, so that the whole nation may not perish. John 11:50 NABRE Jesus performs an amazing sign, witnessed by many, Lazarus dead for several days is called back to life by Jesus.…
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learn to do good. Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow. Isaiah 1:17 NABRE Isaiah here provides a central message from God concerning the chosen people. He has chastised the people from the opening verses of this first chapter; declaring they are not…
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Healing the brokenhearted, and binding up their wounds. Psalms 147:3 NABRE This psalm proposes motives for praise, in particular God’s work in creation and all He has done in favor of Israel. In these ways it covers all the possible reasons for praise, including a mention that God takes care…
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It is good for the man gracious in lending, who conducts his affairs with justice. Psalms 112:5 NABRE This is a psalm that describes the good fortune of a wise man, and the kind of life he leads. His behavior is in line with the Lord’s own way of acting.…
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