I say, then: live by the Spirit and you will certainly not gratify the desire of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 NABRE Paul has been speaking about how Christians should live, particularly “you should love your neighbor as yourself.” It might seem like a line that is a tweet or bumper…
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all good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no alteration or shadow caused by change. James 1:17 NABRE James is writing to the twelve tribes of Israel in dispersion. He opens the letter speaking about the value…
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Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NABRE James in this letter is writing to churches around the Mediterranean Sea to encourage them to amend their…
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No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 NABRE Paul in this…
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Beloved, do not trust every spirit but test the spirits to see whether they belong to God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1 NABRE John is telling the community that there are two kinds of spirits. There is the Holy Spirit who comes…
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